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Cogswell
1950
Sterna forsteri
[June 29] Little Washoe L., 5030 ft., Washoe Co., Nev. - 1+
white tern (probably this sp.) seen here by
R. D. Hays of the Audubon Camp staff.
July 26
6, resting on dike thru middle
of lake or (2) flying & diving for fish.
Some were with full black caps, others
showed some whitish on the head.
Aug. 6 N. end Washoe L., 5010 ft., Washoe Co., Nev. - 1+ flying
about over muddy, wind ruffled pond in the
marshes (mostly dry) NW of lake.
Aug. 9 Little Washoe L. [see above] - 1, only present
- fishing actively
Aug. 23 3 on hand, 1 still with full black cap.