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Remsen,
J.V.
1973
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Aug.31 (cont) Pt. Reyes N.S, Marin Co., Calif.: 15 at Abandoned Ranch
and RCA station
Sacramento R, Yolo Co., Calif.: 1 h.o.
Sep.2 Rodeo Lagoon, Marin Co., Calif: 2 Battery Wallace
Sep.4 Jewel Lake, Tilden Park, Contra Costa Co., Calif: 4
Sep.6 Mines Rd., Alameda Co., Calif: 2 not in breeding habitat.
Sep.10 Jewel Lake: 15
Sep.14 Morongo Valley, San Bernardino Co., Calif: 6
Sep.16 Tia Juana R.Valley, San Diego Co., Calif: 2
Pt. Loma, San Diego Co., Calif: 2
Dec.16 Mountain View Cemetery, Piedmont, Alameda Co., Calif:
first
1 found and identified by Sadie Brown. Back
definitely greenish, chest greenish, yellowish on underparts,
white eye-rings, white wing bars, small size, flycatcher-
feeding habits - Silent, unfortunately. Watched leisurely
for 10 minutes - Incredible in winter, but one was
found in nearby Strawberry Canyon for three winters
in a row