Field notes, v1294
Page 227
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W. J. Francis 1963. 110. Journal. Sept. 5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. side the pen, and check pans of grain: Pigeon Grain 3/4 consumed, Hen Chow 1/2 or less consumed. Did not remain for observations of penned birds. 1700 Weather at Behavior lab. clear, light wind, slight turbulence. 1720 Shadows now covering 3/4 of ground in the pen, pictures only possible if a bird perches on B-7 eucalyptus, so ended obs. Sept. 9. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0940. Weather at Behavior lab - Obscured in ST covering the Bay Area, thicker on the hills, base about 600' below the station; dense cloud with no indication of sun appearing throughout. Visibility 50 yards. Very heavy fog drip plus light drizzle (rain-gage 0.02"). Re- plenished food & water in the pen and serviced instruments. At 1020, leaving the lab., cloud base had lifted to about 100 feet below the station, and appeared from below to be still quite thick, and composed partly of sc.