Field notes, v562
Page 197
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Christman, J. W. 1962 23 Journal 28 June Strawberry Cr., 8,000 ft. Snake Range, White Pine Co., Nevada Near the ridge N. of camp I noticed up twin fawns - these are the first twins ever seen in Nevada. Bluebirds are most frequently seen on the higher branches of Cercocarpus trees in thickets of that species which are universally found exposed & facing slopes on this soil or granitic outcrops. Brewer Sparrows are found almost exclusively in short sage areas and in frequently sing from an exposed situation on the shrubs. Green-tailed Towhees are conspicuous as to singing & being on perches above the level of the sage. Last night we road down the canyon just before dark for poor-wills. We saw 7 going down. None were collected for a variety of reasons. They were not sticking close on the road & were prone to fly. Ron had words pistol & scaldier shoot from the window but stopped out onto the road. We were also entirely too close to the birds for we were going 15 m.p.h. & by the time Ward saw them & stopped they were less than 20 ft - after 10 ft. in front of the truck. So, only one coming back. Saw one night-bunch - this species at this camp is seen later in the a.m. - up to 10 a.m. and is not seen before ducks in the evening.