Field notes, v1294
Page 381
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W. J. Francisco 1964. 37. Journal. May 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. though not very thick. Up to 5 feet tall where undisturbed, 1 1/2 to 2 feet in areas which were cleared in April 8. Serviced raingage (0.17"), filled water hole and spread a full can of grain. Small birds noted inside the pen: House Finch, Song Sparrow, Oregon Junco, American Goldfinch. 1452. Left the station. May 18. 0905. Weather at Behavior Lab. pen: Obscured in thick stratus, base about 40 feet below station. Very light wind, no turbulence. Visibility 50-75 yards. Vegetation damp; ground surface dry. Serviced Thaygrothermograph and checked nest. Took samples of the dominant grass inside the pen, and another grass growing just outside (mixed with wild oats Avena fatua), to the Herbarium, where they were identified as Festuca elatior L. (inside the pen), and Bromus rigidus Roth, outside.