Field notes, v1377
Page 137
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R.E. Johnson 1967 Journal Jan. 13 Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., Calif. Zoo 107A (Natural History of Vertebrates) met in Strawberry Canyon at the parking lot West of the tennis courts at 8AM. Weather was cool & clear. Our party of 12 hiked up the south slope of the canyon to the top & then followed paved residential streets East to pine trees. The south slope (ie. North facing) is covered with Canyon Live Oak, California Bay, Poison Oak, California Blackberry and others. Trip ended at 12 noon. Species list: White-throated Swift W.C. Sparrow Red-shafted Flicker G.G. Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Song Sparrow Wren Tit - singing Chestnut-backed Chickadee Plain Tit mouse Bush-tit - Flocks Steller's Jay - common Scrub Jay Robin Bewick's Wren - many singing. Hermit Thrush Western Mockingbird House Finch Rufous-sided Towhee 20 species Brown Towhee - fighting & associated calls noted Oregon Junco