a big fly caught in a spiderweb. much scratching on his can at the same time. The other lady two, short times as long, doesn't call for this nor respond. about 2 buzzes per second. Dec. 24 Night warm and much of it completely calm. aint's traps untouched. Censored traps in a m... apparently much more activity yesterday or today, perhaps because of breeze. =15 new over today. Huron? Traps on area. Left for home 11 a.m., back 7 p.m. Dec. 26 Left 5:30 a.m. with Gard, Contreras, et al for Mogdalena. Arrived 10 a.m. and set 7 traps in a weak field NW of our usual field. This field with many thistles, assorted grasses, mustard, and other weeds. Probably 2 years post-cultivation. Riddled with tucos. Caught 11 before 4 p.m. (Mogdalena occupied traps). Bright sun and brisk breeze. Little singing until late afternoon. Males past prime, no prog or lect. females (Julio had one with middle embryo), no very young ones. at 7 p.m. set 31 museum specials in clumps of talo trees - numerous clearing islands of them among the fields. Night clear, breeze. Bee-roning and seems to hunt by hovering for long periods, very high, then drops. Found an occupied owl house surrounded by two Rastre and gums and a few pellets including bones and insects.