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W.J. Francis
1963
70.
Journal
June 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo
County. 1544 Wind increased to
moderate or strong since mid-
morning. I took station at the
window in the ranch house to
check birds coming to water there.
Following species observed: Brewer's
Blackbird, California Quail, Bullock
Oriole, Brown-headed Cowbird, English
Sparrow, Lark Sparrow House Finch,
Green-backed Goldfinch, Eared
Dowitcher at 1736.
I returned to the ranch home
and observed birds going to
roost 2000 to 2045.
The wind was quite strong the
late afternoon and evening but
died down somewhat after sunset.
With the sun gone the weather
is decidedly cool for June
(min. temp. reading Thursday
was 48° and it has not
warmed up.)
The electric lantern battery
is about dead - Kerrene
lantern is working fine but
needs filling before another
trip.
On my return to camp a