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Orr
1932
SW slope Cuddy Mtn., 4600 ft., Washington Co., Idaho.
June 30, 1932
The openings in the bank were from 2" to 4" or 5" in diam-
eter and extended usually straight into the bank
for from 12" to 20". The inner portion of the cavity
was lined in most cases with a small amount
of grass and feathers of other birds. The number
of young varied from 5 to 6 per nest. Before we came
close they were out at the very end of the tunnels,
but when approached they would back up, keeping
their heads towards the front. When taken from a
hole the young birds would not go back when
placed in the cavities. They would fly off, apparently
able to balance themselves in the air, although not
as ably as the adults. The adults after being scared
away flew up and down the river, uttering a call
similar to Rough-winged Swallows. Two Night Herons
were seen along the river. Eastern Kingbirds were seen
near Weiser, not being as abundant however as the
Arkansas Kingbird. A nest of the latter was noted on
a telephone pole. From Weiser we went NW to
Cuddy Mountain, camping above the old tours of Heath,
1 mi. above Brownlee Ranger Station. I set out ½ doz.
mouse traps about camp at 10 p.m.
July 1, 1932
Caught 2 Peromyscus maniculatus in the 6 mouse
traps last night. Olive-backed Thrushes heard sing-
along the E. fork of Brownlee Creek among the Willows,
Alders and other riparian growth. Shot one at