Field notes, v577
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Calbreath 1942 S. Fork Mt 4 mi N. Mad River Rd, El 3100 Trinity Co. Calif. Jun 18 of a small [illegible] vented plate measured about 5 inches in length. Chestnut backed Chickadees are numerous in large groups. These birds are easily excited by use of a pigmy owl call. The pigmy owl call also gets answers from creepers and mistletoe thrush but this bird will not come in close. Two Gray tree squirrels were seen during the morning but they are not making any kind of a call and one only sees them by a lucky glance. This varied thrush was seen in the high tops of the Douglas firs. Just before I reached the top of the ridge at 3100 feet I saw a coyote running along the top of the ridge. The weather was clear and warm today but a slight breeze was blowing during the morning. In the afternoon a good wind was blowing. Jun 19. This morning a wind was blowing quite strong and this evening it has turned into a high wind tonight. The birds were extremely quiet this AM and few were seen. Gambel's quail were seen quiet, frequently seeking shelter from the wind under the small trees and brush.