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Cogswell
1949
Icterus bullockii
1.
Apr. 24 Arroyo Mocho, SE of Livermore, Alameda Co, Calif.
at a point in the sycamore - blue oak woodland
at 4 mi. or so from Livermore, this sp. is quite
numerous. at least four ?? are in a stretch
of 1/2 mi. or so of the wash, all of them
singing to some degree, and 2+?? one
nest, completed to the extent of an outer
shell, was found about 18 feet up in outer
branches of a sycamore.
Further up, at the first ranch along the S.E.
side of the canyon proper (8.7 mi. from Junction
Mines Rd. & Tesla Rd.) several more were sing-
ing, chattering; and a fight was observed
between 2 ?? It took place in the lower
branches of 2 different blue oaks, one
bird being temporarily pushed over on
his back. Both gave a bright, cheery,