J. Gauth 1986 journal 118. 11 June The two ♂♂ obtained today were processed (421, 422). The day was cloudy only over the very highest parts of the Plateau (where I was) -- clouds formed & disappeared in place, while the surrounding desert was clear. 12) Jun. I had moved the net to a better location where I could put the poles securely into the ground. Again, crossbills came around about 1 hour post first light. The birds would not come down to the decays all day. A group of 3 birds came around, and I was able to record 1 individual and shoot -- this was bird 423. Male crossbills were generally in song. Birds seemed active -- in a pre-breeding state. It must be that these birds were in breeding condition without being exposed to a good seed crop.