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3 July 81
A sand storm caught us
near Casa Grande last night.
I see very few birds, perhaps
one an hour or an average.
These are mostly Carolina Doves
with an occasional White-winged
Dove, some Thrushes, Cactus Wrens,
Snaketators (Black-headed?) and
an occasional White-rumped
Shrike. Even the Turkey Culture
does not come this far on the
desert.
4 July 81
A heavy shower gave us
a thorough soaking last night.
This is the commencement of
the rainy season. Had a heavy
pull in the sand to get 10
miles.