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Remsen,
J.V.
1973
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
July 14 Olema Marsh, Olema, Marin Co, Calif: 3 h.o.
July 21 Whitewater Rivemouth, Salton Sea, Riverside Imperial Co, Calif: 1 h.o.
Aug. 31 Olema Marsh: 3 h.o. making both calls given on
Peterson record (Western birds)
Sep. 14 Morongo Valley, San Bernardino Co, Calif: 3 h.o giving the
descending quacking call
Sep. 18 Monterey area, Monterey Co, Calif: 1 Crespi Pond
Sep. 23 Pescadero Marsh, San Mateo Co, Calif: 1 seen beautifully plus about
6 more heard. They can make a "gleee?" call similar to
Sora but is richer, more bustle-like, throatier.
Sept. 27 Pescadero Marsh: 1 h.o.
Sep. 29 Alder Camp Rd, Del Norte Co, Calif: 4 h.o.
Oct. 20 Shoshone, Inyo Co, Calif: 3; 2 heard, 1 seen
Nov. 24 China Ranch, Tecopa, Inyo Co, Calif: 1 h.o.