Field notes, v1360
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Hoffmeister 1939 Bats Oct. 30 (cont.) Berkeley, Calif. part of the church on Dana Street, where I had counted some 100 before. As I slowly walked by (about 1/2 minute), I counted 43+ come out of one opening (only 1 of the 2 or 3 possible openings this time). I think possibly (but it is only an assumption for I am not sure) that the colony at this end of the church is Antrozous, for they fly differently from the Tadarida higher up in the steeple, & write at least, they have left earlier & independently of the others. Oct. 31 5:30 P.M. Heard much noise from the lower opening on the southern part of the church as if these bats were about to come out. I haven't heard this much "pre-exit" noise for some time. There was no noise from the spot higher on the church. Nov. 6 5:30 P.M. Heard much noise from the upper opening on the tower or steeple but no bats were coming out yet. The sun had set but it was still quite light. Nov. 24 5:15 P.M. At this time it is as dark as it was at 6:07 P.M. on Oct. 20 (as my memory serves me). It was quite cool & some-