Field notes, v1471
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Marshall, 1941-2 Corvus corax Mt. Cacagnatiqne Dec.30 Flock of 6 or 7 calling flew around easternmost ridge. Jan.6. 2 perched at noon close together on top dead snag in clearing n. hacienda. Stuit & I both shot & I got one. Summary: heard or seen about every other day - singly or in pairs or flocks of 4 or 5 - especially from summit. Only twice seen perched - & then in dead snags of clearing. Would answer imitated caw's but wouldn't come close. Didn't see them forage - always appeared to be in transit. Los Esesmiles Marshall Common her - seen every day in 2's or 3's. This an - clear calm. 2 came down mt. at gt. height following ridge - long gliding swoop then up, then turn on back, coast down, turn over again, caw & take another long glide. Stayed about 10yds apart. Kept up performance all time in sight.