R.J. Raitt 1956 24 Journal Thomas Creek, 7600 ft, Ruby Mts., Elko Co., Nev. June 12 until it forms an almost continuous cover in the upper basin at about 9000 feet and up. Throughout the canyon the snow is melting and numerous small rivulets enter the main stream. In spite of this fact both Lamoille and Thomas Creeks are crystal clear. We arrived here at about 2 PM and spent the bulk of the afternoon setting up camp. The comp is in a Forest Service Campground so we have a table, a disposal can and even a rest room nearby. We are immediately adjacent to Thomas Creek which is cold and makes a good refrigerator. After dinner I went hunting around in the empty campground in the fairly thick growths of aspen. I shot a singing Swainson Thrush, a Tolmie Warbler, a pair of Audubon Warblers and, in a large cottonwood, a Cassin Purple Finch. Swainson Thrusters seem to be quite common as do Warbling Vireos. Auduban and Tolmie Warblers are present in fair numbers as are Robins. The day was clear and quite warm as was the evening. Lamoille Creek, 8800-9600 ft., Ruby Mts, Elko Co., Nev. June 13 Last night was an eventful one because I was sleeping in the tent and heard something hitting the side of it repeatedly. I turned the flashlight in the direction of the noise and there was a Porcupine just a few feet from my