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Banks
1959
Journal
2
Apr. 18 Pescadero area, San Mateo Co., Calif.- cliff top,
with lots of Bachmans + sage (?). Here got 6
White-crowns, staying here 'til just after noon.
Drove to town of Pescadero, then north along
old east road for a while, all posted. Tried
South along that road- all posted. On inland
(east) mile of the road belongs to J. Urias + Sons. I
looked them up in Pescadero & got permission to
shoot birds. Than couldn't get but 2. Birds
were concentrated along the road, few in fields,
Here added Whew-tit to my list, + Sable Jay.
Saw the Sheriff's man while hunting Mr. Urias.
They say no shooting in the Co. except at rumps,
etc., unless w/ written permission of land
owner. Also they mentioned no shooting at
beach. Glad they told me too late. Now
is cool + windier, & I am on beach, 4pm.
Will try hunting again just before dark.
The third locality I am calling Lmi E. Pelle Beach,
2 SOST, Urias Ranch. The object of this trip is to
collect as many White-crowned Sparrows as possible,
putting them on dry ice (6.10/lb., min. 2oz) to
put up during next week. Have moved back to
Pomponio Beach area now- too cold at beach, not much
better here, but birds are here & I can shoot fairly
safely. Maps for this trip are Tini Tracks, 1953,
Pigeon Point and San Gregorio.