Field notes, v656
Page 209
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Erickson, M. M. 1934 Molothrus ater obseurus 5 mi. N of Fort Yuma, Imperial Co., Calif. Jan. 8, 1934. 9:45- a flock seen in saltclaw bush beside a flock have been seen in this corral of horses; as a small tree across the road. same bush, several times during the past two day; but only early in the morning or in afternoon from about 3 o'clock an. Flock of about 25 individuals, equal number of each sex, approximately; shot at group in bush; rest circled, finally alighted in tree near shack; took a total of ten; man at shack said they lived ate maize planted; crops contained seeds of what was caper corn. Barker, 440 ft., Yuma Co., Ariz. Feb. 21, 1934. Flock seen in trees near ranch house about 3 mi. south of Barker