Field notes, v4392
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Anderson Wadler (1 small flock) Brown Torshee, Spotted Torshee, Luteocent Warbler, Zigzoo Moen, House Morn Titmouse, Wheatet, Buchtit, Thrasher, [illegible] Titmusc. 29 species Weather very warm. Oaks in new foliage. Wild currant almost gone. Hound's Tongue & buttercups and a few poppies in bloom. Mar. 13. Drove to Marin Co. via San Rafael Ferry, San Anselmo, Ross. Fair for and return. Beautiful warm day - Mar. 14. Still very warm - worked in garden in morning. Saw a Song Sparrow and a Plain Titmouse, both perched on a branch of spiraea between the pool and the feeding table. They were facing each other, about 3 ft. apart. The Song Sparrow absolutely motionless with his eyes fixed on the Titmouse - The Titmouse was going through a rhythmical motion, moving his head and neck (from the shoulders) from side to side as far as possible. The rest of the body was fixed. This continued several minutes; finally the Song Sparrow relaxed but the Titmouse continued the rhythmical motion six to eight times afterward. March 15. Fog in early morning, then clear, fresh and spring- like. A Willow Woodpecker came into the oak E. of house, calling loudly. After a few minutes he was attacked by a Titmouse, chased around to the west of the house but returned to the deciduous oak on the east. Intermediate Sparrows about.