Field notes, v656
Page 223
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M. M. Erickson, 1933 Zonotrichia leucophrys gambeli Palm Springs, Riverside Co., Calif. Dec. 28, 1933. 11:20 - A flock of 6-10 seen in mesquite bushes of vacant lots in south part of town. Yuma, Arizona. Jan. 8, 1934 Flocks of Gambel Sparrows have been noted frequently during the past eight days, in brush along roadside or near houses, and in more open country, in quail bush, Yuma Co., Melton, Arizona. Jan. 11, 1934. Flock seen in brush near auto camp on east edge of town. Tule Tank, 1250 ft., Yuma Co., Ariz. Jan. 21, 1934. 8:00 a.m. Two seen in brush near mouth of canyon foraging on open ground; may have been others in band. Quintobaquito, Pima Co., Ariz. Jan. 25, 1934 9:00 a.m. A flock of 6 or more seen in thicket around seepage east of main spring; also seen in wash by camp. Katie Well, 1385 ft., Pima Co., Ariz. Feb. 3, 1934 Gambel Sparrows common in wash; in flocks of 10+ + - ; seen frequently during time spent at well. 1 mi. east of Bofago Well. Feb. 5, 1934 A single individual seen frequently about camp during the day; ate bacon rind scrap, was very tame coming to within a few feet of us; was still present on morning of 6th as we packed; no other individuals noted.