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Orr
1932
Ochoco Ranger Sta., 4000 ft., Crook Co., Oregon.
June 22, 1932
dead Yellow Pine. It consisted of the regular trill,
but broken into three equal parts which with
a distinct pause between each. Placed out two
snow gopher sets this a.m. Workings are not
very abundant near camp. Set out 25 mouse traps
in tight along the Ochoco River in territory suitable
for a number of species of mice. Heard Willow Thrushes
singing in number down in the Alder thickets & in
adjacent pines. The song reminds one of a Rustet-
backed Thrush, but descends. Yellow Warblers were
also heard in willows and Alders as were Tracell
Flycatchers.
June 23, 1932
Alden Miller went down with me along the trap line
this a.m. Only two very immature Peromyscus mani-
sculatus were taken. However, we managed to take a
Willow Thrush, a Fox Sparrow (resembling schisticeps)
and a Song Sparrow, all were taken in rejuvenation growth.
Yellow Warblers were again seen. Took a walk clearing
2 m. to the north side of the creek. Pine Squirrel tracks
were seen there, also signs of Red Squirrels, although
none were seen. Pinyon Nutcatchers were observed in
the Pines also Western Tanagers in addition to birds
already noted yesterday. A or Jones was seen
to climb to top of a tall dead Fir on the N-facing
slope of the ridge, much in his manner that
a Jay would ascend. When it reached within