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LLWOLF
1963
51
Journal
July 15 on road at km 1812 marker. followed in straight
for mile - good isolated, camping spot. Prepared
young Curve-billed Thrasher giving up by boys at Rio
Yaguis. Out to check on Rufous-winged while Johnna
finished preparing two birds. Collected six - 2 & 9, both
cangalis
nest
1 of ruptured fricelles. Found one nest.
Had supper, set up camp t went to bed.
July 16 27 mi S. Ciudad Obregon, Sonora Mexico km 1812.
Had light shower at x 0900 last night. Then about 0330
heavy rain + strong wind. Finally blew tent down at 0400
John & I spent until 0530 in car waiting for rain to let
tup. Had breakfast rinto field - John to record 1 on 6s
observx. John reported a & Rufous-winged Sparrow just
starting to build nest so I watched her from 0730 to 0930.
Put out things to dry + put up tarpaulin as shade as clouds
mostly gone t it is gang to be another hot day. Hunted from
1500 to 1145. Got & cangalis + 1 Gila Woodpecker.
Found a & cangalis incubating four eggs. Gila Woodpecker
was from group of 4+ hanging around an organ-pipe
cactus. Spent afternoon preparing specimens + getting
equipment in order after rains. Checked on nest-building
cangalis - no activity. John went out to look for <
Curve-billed Thrasher. I wrote notes
Back out about 1630 for more Rufous-wings.
cangalis
9+2
Second to be more easily chased into piers than in A M.