Field notes, v1378
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51 Journal RE: Johnson 1968 May 3 Berkeley to Livermore, California low (3 ft up). Calif. Quail were on the limbs of oak trees at 3:30 PM & several more were 20 ft. up on limbs of a Buckeye tree. In all cases they were well protected in the foliage. Several Oregon Juncos were seen in the shade of the trees and one sparrow of uncertain species. Mourning Doves flew over now & then & one lit in a Buckeye tree about 10 ft below the canopy. A Calif. Jay started squawking upon seeing me & this immediately brought out the presence of a Bush-tit that I hadn't noticed until then. It began twittering. This prompted me to start the "pish" call which brought another Jay & shortly another Bush-tit and several Oregon Juncos. After a bit a pair of Plain Titmice appeared & came within 5 ft of me chattering & complaining. They remained and House Wren came near singing. Another Jay approached and a Swainson Thrush came up quietly & watched. Quite a noisy response! Two new species were brought out of the woodwork by the call. Driving back to Livermore several Acorn Woodpeckers were seen on telephone poles; a Sparrow Hawk & several Red-winged Blackbirds were on fence & phone lines. Next drove out of Livermore on S. Livermore Ave & followed it to Corral Hollow to check for locations to