Field notes, v1335
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Hefner, m.s. 1974 Journal 19 April 1.5 mi. N. Johannesburg in "Copper-Colored" (Hint) Hills 1 mi E. of Trona Rd. San Bernardino Co. 3200' I moved to a lookout on the bank above the nest approx. 10 meters from the nest... clear view. 1350 - ? left nest. 1359- ? returned to a perch near nest (2 meters) a few seconds later she entered the nest, this time facing in my direction - obviously aware of my presence. - ? preeened breast feathers - turned 90° away from me. 1405 - ? leaves nest. 1408 returns to perch, then enters nest, facing me again. 1425- ? leaves nest. ? always flew into and out of nest (ie, never perched on nest rim or on any perch in same bush as nest.) 1430 end observations. 1700 - I set 100 snap and 50 live traps on either side of the road that parallels Trona Rd. approx. 1/4 mi. from the "water holes". 1800 - Dacey, Barron, and I met Paul Rubin at Campsite #1 then proceeded back to the camp in the "Copper- colored hills". The wind was somewhat calmer than previous nights. High and low temperatures were much the same.