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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