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W. J. Francis
1963.
125.
Journal
Oct. 23. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co.
0850 at Behavin Lab pen; weather
9/10 Cl, few Cu and Sc! Very light
wind no turbulence, excellent
visibility. Ground saturated and
vegetation wet from last night rain.
Serviced rain gage & set the
trap inside the pen.
1620. Checked trap again - no birds.
Oct. 24. 0910 serviced trap in the pen,
then pruned encalyptus which were
growing through the top of the
pen & overhanging the instrument
shelters. Filled water hole and
scattered another full grain can 1/2
grain (2 day ration); left trap
unset. Completed at 1050.
Oct. 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County
0815 checked Behavin lab pen and
found that trap had been inadvertently
left set on last visit & contained 5
birds - all good conditions. Scattered
two cans 1/2 grain, filled water
hole, & left trap unset. Serviced
instruments & left at 0905.
Day light Saving Time ended
yesterday; these times are P.S.T.