Field notes, v1539
Page 105
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R.J. Raitt 1956 Journal Jarbridge, Elko Co., Nevada June 2 Mohagany. On the way up, in the willows and aspens along the stream, I saw virtually no birds. Numerous rock slides produced no sign of pikas. On a south-facing slope at about 6500 ft. I shot a Chipping Sparrow. In the stream-side willows just above the fork (7100+ ft.) I saw a Tolmie Warbler but couldn't get it. In a fir tree on the edge of the grove I collected an Orange-crowned Warbler and saw another. Nearby in a Mountain Mohagany I collected a Wright Flycatcher. There were several of them on the edge of the fir stand. Working in the firs I heard and saw a Ruby-crowned Kinglet (songs of this species were being given almost continuously), numerous Pine Siskins and a Swainson Thrush. I collected one of two or more Cassin Purple Finches from the top of a fir tree. Back in camp the rest of the day I saw and heard the usual assemblage, Yellow and Tolmie Warblers, Robins, Swainson Thrushes, Veery, Warbling Vireo, Violet-green Swallows, Fox Sparrow, and a Kingfisher and a Spotted Sandpiper along the river. The Veery was heard singing several times during the afternoon and evening, but we failed to collect it after many attempts. The weather all day was clear and warm.