Field notes, v1511
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Orr 1932 5 mi SE Millett P.O., Hye Co., New 94 May 30, 1932 Warbler spent most of the time while I was there up in the higher portions of the willows and in the Ribes & Rosa. Also to be mentioned were a pair of Pileated Warblers which remained almost entirely in the upper portions (5-10 ft above ground) of the willows, foraging often on the outer parts and flying out into the air after insects. The Chat was heard calling, but kept itself well hidden down in the wild rose for the major portion of the time. The flycatcher, thought to be the one mentioned above, stayed on the tops of the willows, extirely, singing (2 notes & a single call) often & flying out within a small radius after insects. Howe Long-eared Owls were perched in a dense, dark, portion of the thicket over the spring. The area within the circle was partly marshy in places & con- tained Carex, small Sierpus, and Juncus and in addition a number of flowering plants such as lupine. Vegetation was luxuriant in there due to water and a humid atmosphere caused by the fact that the ground is moist and warm and protected from all wind. Signs of Microtus were seen and prob- ably Sorex vagrans occurs there. Insects are about- out. May 31, 1932 This morning it is cold, windy and rainy with a lot of snow falling in the mountains.