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J. Groth
1987
journal
Barfoot Park, elev. 8200 ft., Chiricahu
mts., Cochise Co., Arizona
May 21 (contd) were staying at the Southwest Reserv
Station. I stuffed skines most of
the day.
May 28 The daily broke as usual, with
crossbills around the park. I
repeatedly see an adult red
male Type 2 feeding from 1-3
juveniles. It appears to be the
same male, since he always
goes to water at the same
place, with the juveniles in tow.
I caught two birds this morning:
one very orangish ♀ and another
very red male. The male's
mate (a ♀) was around, but
I missed her (I think) after
recording her.
At about 1:00 pm, I decided
to try the thach cals again. I
drove down to the creek
ad washed-up, then drove to
Sierra Vista. It was a hot,
(but only in the 80's) clear day,
and I got to Carr Canyon Road
at about 4:30 pm. It was
still closed. I then decided
to try the road of the backsde