Field notes, v4392
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Berkeley, June 4. A W. Flycatcher calls often near house. June 5. Took Prof. and Mrs. Burnet to Muir Woods. Went by San Rafael Ferry, San Quentin, Ross Fairfax, Ross, Mill Valley. Very hot at Ross and Fairfax - breeze hot. Cool at Mill Valley and Muir Woods with fresh breeze. Robins at lower end of Muir Woods. Returned by Golden Gate Ferry to S. F. then by S. P. Auto Ferry. June 6. Cold - Cloudy with a slight drizzle. W. Flycatcher near house. June 7. Wakened by a sharp thunder clap about 5 o. m - Cloudy but no rain. W. Flycatcher near house. June 9. Warmer. Went to French Plays in S. F. Two Brown Pelicans near Key Route Pier. June 18. Several Zual come at same time for seeds - usually two pairs and two or three extra males. One male of pair this morning attacked a lone male several times - Both stretched their necks high with raucous call, then pecked each other but neither gave way. At other times mated male attacked other male, pecking back of his neck, pulling out some of his feathers but he remained on the table. Another male, attacked at arrival, flew. Tonic Warbler still sings occasionally. On warm day (like today) Lazi Bunting sings often near the house. A young Spotted Towhee came on the table today. Husted his own seeds but also accepted food.