Field notes, v656
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Creekaon 1934 2 SALPINOTUS OBELETUS OBELETUS Tule Tank; Guma Co., Ariz. Jan. 17, 1934 Heard on rocks above canyon tank. Tule Tank Jan. 20. 9:00 a.m. One seen foraging on ground near bush at edge of main wash at mouth of canyon, on side farthest from rocks; collected it, but badly shot so not saved. weight 17.25g. Others have been heard on rocky slopes during day. Quito-baquito, Pima Co., Ariz. Jan. 24, 1934 Two, presumably a pair, seen on higher part of wash in atriplex sp.?. Were followed for 100 yds. or more; one sang from tops of bushes several times; two kept moving in same general direction frequently within a few feet of each other; foraged on ground; flew about 15 yds. when flushed by my approach; lost track of when shot at thrice. 9 mi., east of Papago Well, 1100 ft., Pima Co., Ariz. Feb. 5, 1934 Pair observed to-day and yesterday on east side of small granite hill; one sang frequently from perch or top of rock; second frequently seen perched on a nearby rock; followed from top of hill out on to mesa, but not seen or heard on west side of hill except at crest.