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Erickson
1934
2
Catherpes mexicanus confersus
Bates Well, Pima Co., Ariz.
Jan. 29, 1934
10:00 Pair surprised on lava hill 2 mi. east of Well on north side of Growler Base. First seen in rocks of lava about half way up hill; five or six feet from me; quickly moved away up slope, most of time out of sight; seen under bush; one shot;
in 5 mins. other began to call and approached location in which one was killed; moved away as I worked toward it; called again then came on to top of one of rocks; sang; collected it.
5:00 One seen on hill about 1/2 mi. west of above location.
Bates Well.
Jan. 30, 1934.
8:30 a.m. Found pair at point where one seen at 5:00 yesterday, located by call notes; male sang several times from top of rock; lost; picked up lower on slope by call notes, shot at here; it flew 25 ft., then perched on top of rock, seemed to rest dully on it. Remained in this position without moving for 5 mins. I started toward it cautiously, at same time mate called; it turn one shot at turned its head, fired at it again. Had leg broken just above toes, and one other shots in head and two in body; perhaps first shot merely broke leg? Mate did not call again for half an hour, then high on rocks above; sang near point it had earlier, lost as I approached and could not be relocated. Heard again around 5:30 p.m. but could not get see it.
Bates Well.
Feb. 1, 1934
8:30 a.m. Located pair on lava hill east of Wellon north side of Growler Base; shot at male, but failed to