m. m. crrckon, 1933. 1 Ohamoppla nitens lepida Palm Canyon, Riverside Co., Calif. Dec. 27, 1933 9:30 a male flew to an open perch above a mesquite bush; remained quiet, evidently watching observer, for several minutes; gave loud call note and came nearer but was not longer in clear view; made another move that brought it still nearer, but was not in view, called; lost; doubtfully another near when this one first seen. Palm Spring, Riverside Co., Calif. Dec. 28, 1933 11:25 One seen in mesquite of vacant lot near south edge of town; presumably eating mistletoe berries though not actually seen doing so. West base of Castle Dome, Yuma Co., Arizona Jan. 9, 1934 4:30 In dry wash on mesa at base of foot hills of range, scattered creosote, mesquite, tree and cholla cactus. 1ft from perched in bear twig at top of mesquite bush, above green part; went down into brush as I approached; as I waited came into top again; gave call note just before this; preened as perched, frequently reached to region of green gland; worked on feathers of breast briefly; flew away to east, may have been caused by movement of observer. In 5 mins. male presumably same one flew into some bush, called a few times; was down in middle of bush out of sight. Melton, 280 ft. Yuma Co., Ariz Jan. 11, 1934 two seen along road from Castle Dome through O one to Melton, and at Melton; single individuals.