Field notes, v1364
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Howell, T.R. 1947 Bird Rock and other rocks off Tomales Pt., Marin Co., Calif. Jan 19— A flock of about 30 white Pelicans was resting near the top of Bird Rock, and another flock of equal size at the shore end of the Rock. Hundreds of cormorants, most of which, at least were Brandt cormorants were on the rocks or in the water. 4 Black Oyster-catchers were resting on one of the small rocks. A pair of Harlequin Ducks was in close to shore, and a flock of about 6, mostly drakes, flew past a little farther out. 2 or 3 spotted sandpipers flew out from shore and perched on the rocks. Western and Glaucous-winged Gulls were present in moderate numbers, and a few Brown Pelicans flew by. A good-sized [illegible] group of Western Grebes (about 25) drifted along just beyond the rocks. Seen in a pasture while approaching the shore were the following: Black Phoebe Am. Pipit Sparrow Hawk Western Meadowlark White-crowned Sparrow Mammals noted in the pasture and offshore were: Deer (O. columbiana)