Field notes, v1502
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Murray 1948 Leptonycteris June 7 Cerro del Elote, 101/7, 23°12'N, 110°09'W, Baja Calif. looked in a cave washed out of the granite cliffs close to the seashore (see journal for description). There were about 8 or 10 bats, originally in a shallow crevice at the rear. When disturbed became immediately active, part flying out and the rest remaining inside. They circled around and tried to hang safely on the ceiling. Dr. Benson shot 2 there and he and Tevis each netted 1. The several which went out flew over and around the high cliffs which extended above the cave mouth. They would often hang momentarily on a rock and then move on, usually going quite directly from point to point. The flight was graceful and swallow-like and they frequently soared for short distance. We were shown this cave by Jose Maria Castellano of Rancho Gueparina. He said positively that he had seen these bats eat the fruits of pitahaya and cardon at night resting on the plant or fruit. Furthermore, he claimed that they ate green leaves.