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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)