Field notes, v1532
Page 133
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Peterson 1935. Eutomyces dorsalis. July 19. ½ mi. W Debbs Creek, Pilot Peak, 6000ft., ELKO Co., Nevada. Three individuals shot while foraging about bush - first one ever obtained by myself. Mr. Riedeson caught few at Grose Creek. Took no alarm upon approach. July 20. ½ mi. W Debbs Creek, Pilot Peak, 6000ft., ELKO Co., Nevada. Several individuals seen in rocky canyon on ascent toward peak. Very wary here, substantiating Dr. Hall's statement that they are difficult to approach & within shooting range. Some utter distress note out of sight but at close range, others bark defiance from perch long way off or behind bush or other obstruction, maintaining safe distance behind intercepting barrier or obstruction upon being approached. Do not sit quietly + observe a person but if not alarmed or defying anybody, keep on moving making a shot difficult. Never two distinctly different types of behavior - either total ignorance (esp. in foraging) or manifestation of greatest alarm & defiance.