Field notes, v1511
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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