Shipman's field notes, Jun 2009

2009-06-08: NM: Socorro: 507 Fitch

@home: Socorro: 507 Fitch

Thrasher, Curve-billed

2i @Socorro: 507 Fitch

Perched on a nest in a cholla.

Breeding: Undersized, stubby bills with soft mouth corners.

1a @Socorro: 507 Fitch

@NMT: Socorro: New Mexico Tech

Phoebe, Say's

1a @Socorro: New Mexico Tech

3i @Socorro: New Mexico Tech

Perched on the bike racks just south of the MSEC-III building.

Description: Small birds with short bills.

Breeding: Begging from the nearby adult.