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12
Apr. 26 - Texas
its hole in a telegraph pole in town; saw
him fly to it. Also heard 1 English
Sparrows about town; heard notes of
only three and a meadowlark.
Saw
a Turkey Buzzard overland, and a Meadowlark
in a field; a mourning dove just out of
town.
9:30 a.m. - Just crost Brazos River. Sa
a Carolina Woodpecker light on trunk of
oak. Have also seen two Catbirds, several
M or Ringbirds, a Lark Sparrow, some
Grackles, and fully 20 Mourning Doves.
10:am. - Towards Houston: 1 Dickcissel
on telegraph wire; several pairs of Boat-
tailed Grackles, the M's double the size of
F's, and with expanded tail; 1 shrike;
a Turkey Vulture; several Mourning Dove
Just before Houston, got to belt.
white pine on light-colored
(sandy?) soil - first pines seen;
many pines and even oaks broken.