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Banks
1959
Journal
21
June 19 4 mi S, 4mi W Tillamook, sea level, Tillamook Co., Oregon
Went to try to whistle span owl, but had
no luck. Amused myself for an hour or so
trying to catch frogs in a chorus in the
roadside ditch. Got 4 Hyla, 4 Tanicha,
and on the way back to camp got #3 Bufo
in the road.
June 20 What with shriming birds, taking care of herbs,
cleaning up, etc., didn't get away from this
camp till 1 PM. Did laundry + shopping in
Astoria, then just missed the ferry. It was
about dark around 9PM (I am on DST all
the time). Pulled out to Haystack Island.
The Twin Harbors State Park was
full - there is an exceptionally low tide,
the best of the season for clammers - and
everyone is here. Stayed overnight at
Frizzy Joe's Camping Area, a couple miles
south of Westport. When I pulled in it was
foggy, with occasional misting.
June 21 A strong wind all night has somewhat
dispersed the fog, and there are patches of
blue sky showing. Left to find a hunting
area about 7am, will go to the state park
later today. Spent a couple hours just
driving around the area, looking for birds
and shooting areas. White-crowns are scarce,
as is their habitat. Most of the land is in
second-growth timber, and what has been