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Behle
1933-
Berkeley, Alameda Co. Calif. M.V.Z. U.C.
Dec. 7
Acc 4236 (in part)
♀ 356 Horned Lark wt. 27.8g.
♂ 357 Horned Lark wt. 30.3g
♀ 358 Horned Lark wt. 26.0g
These three birds taken by Gilmor when his return from Kern County.
Shot at Monolith Dec 5. Part of Accession No. 4236.
No 358 ♀ was badly shot and it was necessary to wash the blood off. When immersed in gasoline many feathers came out especially on the upper breast and neck.
Also I thought there was a slight color change to the dark possibly from dust being washed out.