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Marshall, 1941
North Santiam R., 3400 ft., Linn Co., Oregon
June Lodgepole pine grows on low ground or around edge of meadow; a good open forest of abies, Picea pseudotsuga & tsuga on 'the little' ridge separating the two main meadows. Deep hemlock forest on the north-facing ridge on the south border of the meadow.
To the east the ridge is steeper, & large rocks show thru a very open stand of timber. 3-Fingered Jack caps a gradual incline to the southeast. Much snow on it.
In the meadow many willow thickets cover several acres in extent. Saw beaver workings & deer trails. Tiny metamorphosing frogs about in the "flashy brinks".
Weather: Clear, calm, warm.
June Raining Very few birds seen in dense hemlock forest between camp & Big Meadows - only 1 Varied thrush, a flock of Crossbills & Siskins, and