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Crowley 1942
Journal
May 21 Cedar Grove, S. fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif.
May 21, 1942
off down the canyon. The other member of
the pair appeared shortly after and dipped
on the east, then on the west bank of
the stream. It proceeded northward
down the creek dipping. After passing
it apparently swam after dipping on
several occasions. (Though near the
bank, the water appeared to be several
feet deep). Passing over the dam in flight,
the bird dropped down below the dam
and again dipped, this time in the
frothy, foaming rapids. The water was
churning vigorously, yet the bird dove
off the bank into the water, disap-
eared for several seconds and re-
emerged in flight toward the bank.
It seemed to have no difficulty in
navigating either on the rough current
or on the smooth, wet, slippery rocks
on the bank. After dipping first on the
east, then on the west bank, the bird
flew off down the creek. The other bird
reappeared, flew behind the falls
with something green in its beak.
Reappearing, it flew to the mossy
west side of the creek and was