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W.J. Francis
1963
133.
Journal.
Nov. 20, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County.
0815 at Behavin Lab. pen. Weather 8/10
SC, concentrated over the hills, clear over
the Bay. Very light wind, no turbulence.
Ground + vegetation very wet after last
night's rain (0.75" ). Serviced rain
gage. Installed new entrance funnel
to trap, baited with 1/2 can of grain,
and set it. By 0845 sky became
overcast with ST and SC at about
4000 feet. Noted a Song-sparrow in
the trap - it left through the
1" wires with no difficulty. 0925
ended observations for this morning,
leaving the trap set.
1615 Checked trap + found it
empty, left it set after checking
birds in the pen.
Nov. 21. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County.
0820 at the Behavin Lab. pen. Weather
clear and calm, excellent visibility.
Added 1/2 can of grain around the
trap, and observed the penned birds
from the hut. Occul. moderate gusts
of wind. At 0850 ended observations
and left the pen leaving the
trap set.
1018 Resumed observations. Weather