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Journal
Borell
1964 Ojo San Juan Chihuahua Mex, 5200ft.
May 4
It is still staying cool. Most
days have been under 80° F but
at the moment (3pm) it is 85° our
warmest day, nights have been cool
to cold—mostly 45 to 55° at 6 am. During
the past week winds have been
persistent and frequently heavy.
Birds of interest
- Blue grosbeak one & first seen
Black headed grosbeak one & the same
or other ? to see each day, no ?'s.
- yellow warbler first seen
Verdin ? 2 ? just seen
- water thrush a lone bird seen several
times today around the edge of a small pool.
Again I failed to collect it— one at dusk.
Bullock Oriole Common. During the last
few days nuptial displays have been
observed. Two or more ?'s are fighting
for territory in almost every Cottonwood
Sazuli Bunting & first seen
Orchard Oriole, two ?'s in cottonwood
Andubor warbler & 2 ?.
white crowned Sparrows—about
20 around camp. A few are
beginning to sing