Field notes, v1511
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25 Oct 1931 South-west base of Grony Baldy, 7200 ft., Lincoln Co., Nev. June 1, 1931 new noted about. Chickadees and Bluebirds were quite numerous at 8900 feet. On the way back I noted two Sturnus dorsalis, one little's grammurus. A flock of over fifty Pinyon Jays flew overhead after sunset. The squawking calls were audible quite a distance away. Most of the birds were scattered in one main flock, but fully a dozen or more individuals streamed out behind. June 2, 1931 Climbed up to the peak this A.M. to collect gopher traps. Set out 9 sets and the return was three gophers, all females. The place where they were trapped was in a small level area or depression at an altitude of almost 9000 feet. The place was almost bare, above the trees. Some sage brush and lupine was present. There were many gophers working above the ground from the previous winter, indicating that they burrowed into the snow. One par- ticular tunnel above the surface contained a section that was composed largely of old grass stems and ferns, instead of the usual earth. Shot an Audubon Warbler among the