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Eckson
1934
Iagoornis nigricans nigricans
Bathlos, Imperial Co., Calif.
Jan. 2, 1934.
3:00. A single individual located by its call note;
wras perching on concrete wall of sluices at about
center of water flow.
5 mi. north of Borria, Maricopa Co., Ariz.
Feb. 10, 1934
Single individual seen foraging from fence along
irrigation canal.
La Bay slough, 8 ½ mi. N of Ehrenburg. Yuma Co., Ariz. March 1.
single individual seen foraging near slough; first
used small 2 ft. stub as perch, then flew to drooping
branch 6 ft above water; in 10 min. watched flew
frequently down to water and secured some food.
collected; forehead moist and feathers worn and
discolored possibly from frequent immersion in water?