Field notes, v4393
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Western gulls seemed to be nesting too. A small black and white bird flew in from the ocean side of the rocks but disappeared behind it so I could not identify it. I could see no brown falcons. At Moss Landing I heard a Yellowlegs and saw a number of Lesser Scaup ducks. A little rain fell at San Jose and San Leandro on the way home. Apr. 14. Berkeley. Warmer. Cleaning-tornzeed Warblers and Ruby-crowned Kinglets singing - Hermit Thrush, Fox Sparrows still here and Golden-crowned Sparrows more conspicuous than they have been for several months. Two banded full plumaged birds and one unbanded bird of the year came to pool and table - singing often. Rufous Hummer in the Canyon. Purple Finches in full song. Apr. 15. Took Bequiers class to the Spruce St. reservoir where we found birds very abundant. A large flock of Golden-crowned Sparrows, many full plumaged birds singing; a flock of Sevier Juncos; many Purple Finches, Flickers, Wrentits, Bush-tits, Song Sparrows, Spotted Towhees. A large flock of Cedar Waxwings flew into the Eucalyptus trees and began feeding on the blossoms, thrust ing their beaks into the center of the flowers. Hundreds of Hummingbirds were buzzing about the Eucalyptus trees, both Allen and Rufous, clearly seen. Further up Vigors Violets, Lutescent and Celerated Warblers, Calif- and Coast Jays were seen, the latter imitating the call of the Red-tailed Hawk. Apr. 16. Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Hermit Thrush, Tornzeed Warblers and Fox Sparrows still here. Beautiful spring day. Western Flycatcher near house. Apr. 17. The Tolmie Warbling is singing across Mosswood Rd. Hermit Thrush and Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Tornzeed Warblers singing and Fox Sparrow on table. Tried to look in Titmouse box: whole top filled with cobwebs- Pretty sure the bird is sitting - male feeding often.