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Crickson
1934
Tosostoma
Quitobaquito, Pima Co., Ariz.
Jan. 25, 1934
An individual heard singing in mesquite growth of wash; stalked it; finally located in mesquite a few inches below the top most branch; gun failed to fire; Thrasher flew from perch toward ground and into brush.
Quitobaquito.
Jan. 28, 1934
Thrashers have been heard in song frequently during stay, usually in wash east of camp, less frequently on mesa north of camp.
Bates Well, Pima Co., Ariz.
Jan. 31, 1934.
Heard Thrasher singing in small wash on mesa north of camp; was perched on top of seven foot giant cactus; as I stalked it flew toward ground in a few minutes was singing again; this time perched on bare branch at side of mesquite tree 1 or 2 ft. above ground; song interrupted by long pauses followed by brief period of song; continued this as I worked to within gun range; flew away unharmed as I fired, sang briefly near by within two minutes, then silent Bates Well.
Feb. 2, 1934.
on tank
10:30. Saw a pair foraging on fine soil above stream bed. One under small bush, forbed into ground with bill threw dirt to one side; forbed once to 3 times while standing in one position then moved a few inches repeated; Twice seen to secure something an inch long; other member of pair working under bushes 10ft away in