Field notes, v576
Page 73
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Cautie, Blair 1972 Journal \nMay 21 \n1/2 mi. W Sawmill K., 6300 ft., Clover Mts., Lincoln Co., Nev. on the left and right side of the road about 25-50-75 ydf. finally, I heard two calling when a pair, one singing, crossed the road in front of me. They had just been flitting around what appeared to be a Steller Jay. I saw a total of 4 solitary Vireos (orbead) at a distance of 300 yds. species seen: Solitary Vireo Red-shafted Flicker Kupark-redced Tanccr Mourning Dove Blue-grey Gnatcacher Anipping Sparrow. The temperature had warmed up to 46°F by 9:30, but the wind was blowing and the sky with thin high strato clouds. 10:30 AM: Moved camp about 200 yds south on road towards East Pass. I saw a bird fly into a nest at the intersection of the trunk and a 2" limb of a Ponderosa Pine, about 15' up. The bird was an Empidonax flycatcher, a Grey Flycatcher, according to Med. I climbed the tree on the opposite side to about 20' high, crouded around, and took a picture from 65' away. The bird stayed on the nest. I then approached to about 5' away for another shot, and still The bird stayed on the nest. I then 14"