Field notes on ornithology and oology collected and recorded during 1891-1895, v4290
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68 Road Runner Geococcyx californianus 385- -1891- 2/4 9. Saw one today, just across the Brook. 2/14 60. this side of Knapha Brickyard 4/4 Took a set of 4 eggs (fresh) in Box Spr. Canyon. Nest on a stump 4t. from ground made of grasses &c. Perhaps an old nest. (& I dare?) 5/5 Found a nest of 4 yg. 5/23 Took several sets. One nest contained 7 eggs, 2 of which were broken. 1892. May 3 Co. nidification with 294a. Which see. Oct 24 Tol. Con. at Perris + especially can. at S. Bernacconi. 1894 Feb 23 Crosby found 1 fresh egg.