Field notes, v510
Page 161
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Beckle 1933. Coyote Peak, 3000 ft., Humboldt Co., Calif. June 10. oaks both isolated and at edge of Timbers); Black-headed Grosbeak; Meadowlark [in grass in drain] from which is flew to fence posts and isolated trees]; Band-tailed Pigeon [5 seen in flight]; Sageful Bunting] appeared to be the most common bird usually in bushes at edge of clearing but also in isolated clumps of trees and in arms of vegetation. Often in association with White- crowned Sparrows. Some gopher diggings were found with evidence of recent activity. Mole hills were very common with no particular place of occurrence. Meristius runs common in marshy areas; two Jack rabbits were seen at edge of prairie evidently a pair the 4 I shot; Citellus were numerous and often seen far from their holes. Evidence of their digging and foraging was run across frequently. One Yunnis douglasii was taken by Dr. Gunnell from lower limb of Douglas Spruce at edge of