Field notes, v1752
Page 655
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J. Grote 1989 Journal 243. Bootlegger Saddle, elev. 9000 ft, Chiricahua Mts., Cochise Co., Arizona May 25 continued foraging. I saw (twice) birds conf'd that had bands on their legs. It was difficult to see the legs, as the birds tended to forage in shady areas. A water trough made of concrete (with water) was found at the site (a near, just a little S al down the hill) but I did not see the birds go there. I visited the parrot site again in the early afternoon and again in late afternoon. I did not hear them. I walked various roads and trails from Bootlegger today. Few new birds were noted at higher elevations, but more brown creeper, hairy woodpecker, al hemit thrush (songs). On the trail north to Rustler park I saw a wren (most likely House Wren [short tail, indistinct eyeships, small size]) and also red-faced warbler. Pygmy nuthatches were common, plus I saw a pair of white-breasted nuthatches in a grassy, saky spot -- one bird was on the rocks on the hillside. Flicker was heard. Olive warblers were common. The wind continued strongly into the evening. Bootlegger Saddle was one of the windiest spots due to prevailing, undirectional