Field notes, v1511
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Orr 1932 3 mi. W Payette Lake, 5400 ft., Adams Co., Idaho. July 3, 1932 Payette Lake, Adams Co., Idaho. Along the road 4 Eastern Kingbirds were seen and one freshly killed individual was found dead on the highway 1 mi. E of the Washington - Adams County line. Arrived at our camp site by turning off the Payette Lakes highway at Little Goose Creek and continuing along this road to the Crook Crk. Ranger Sta. We are located ¼ mi above this. This mountain range is far greater as far as size is concerned than Cuddy Mountain. Likewise, there is a large amount and quite a diversity of timber. We are in Lodge Pole Pine near the creek. Red Fir and Spruce are to be found up the canyon, which is quite broad, and on the sides of the ridges. There are a number of grassy meadows along the creek with tall grassy growing in them. Took a walk along the bottom of the valley at 1:50 p.m. Placed out a gopher set near camp, but did not see any more working during a 2½ mi. walk. The ground is suitable for gophers, not being of a rocky type such as was seen at Cuddy Mountain. It may be that the meadows are too damp. Birds are quite numerous here. Saw 2 Piled Woodpeckers in the Lodge Pole; 4 Red-naped Sapsuckers in same area; 2 Red-shafted Flickers in same vicinity, and 1 Hairy woodpecker. Heard what I believe was young Goshawk calling in the fir & spruce. Saw 4 Warbling Vireos along the creek and in Lodge Pole Pine, also 1 Cassin’s Vireo in Lodge Pole pine. Both Ruby-and Golden-crowned Kinglets were