Field notes, v1509
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Ogilvie 1942 Journal May 21 Cedar Grove, South Fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif. Picked up 15 traps set the night before at 11 a.m. They were located among dead logs on south side of Kings River. Whole region was marshy with areas of dry land. Only one *Peromyscus maniculatus* was found – a young specimen (1). Those traps which contained nothing appeared not to have been touched. The collected specimen was prepared. About 1:15 p.m. Mr. Disor led the group to Sheep Run Falls. On the way up many yellow pines and misery plants were seen. About 4 *Sceloporus* were seen scampering very actively on dead logs. None were caught, but a small (2) specimen was; it was *[of the larvate]* *Sceloporus graciosus*. At the Falls (5200 ft.) the nest of a Calisope Hummingbird was seen in pine tree (with 2 eggs). The female was seen by some members of the group, but was not present when seen by me. Continued up along well marked trail. Mt. Gardner could be seen clearly; it was covered with snow. Mt. Gardner is app. a good 2 days hike from Cedar Grove. The crest of the Sierras is about the same distance beyond Mt. Gardner (Disor). Two White-throated Swifts were seen flying above. Their long wings made them very distinct. Yellow Pine & Sugar Pine were the most abundant trees. There were some Manzanitas and much misery flat. Some Black-throated Gray was heard. Further up a junco was seen. Its head was much blacker, body much lighter than the Berkeley race. Its song was peculiar and not very characteristic; this was noticed by Dr. Hill. A chipmunk was seen in top dead trunk – head was protruding from hole & watching us. Birds seen were: Red-tailed Hawk, Calavera Warbler, Celeolated Warbler, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Stellar Jay, Brown Creeper, White-throated Swifts, Mt. Chuckadee, Cassin Purple Finch, White-headed Woodpecker, Calisope Hummingbird. Many of these were not seen too clearly by me.