R.J. Raitt 1956 38 Journal Lamville Creek, 9300 ft., Ruby Mts., Elko Co., Nevada. June 21 basin. The species and relative abundance thereof seen and heard was quite similar to the other visits to the area. Species seen and heard were Purple Finch, Warbling Vireo, Junco, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Robin, Hermit Thrush, Western Flycatcher, Clark Nutcracker, White-crowned Sparrow, Violet-green Swallow, Audubon Warbler, Eutamias amoenus and Pika. The White- crowned Sparrows were especially abundant, seemed to be singing more, and several were seen carrying nesting material. The Violet-green Swallows were more numerous than previously and were seen over the entire bottom part of the basin and up the sides as far as I went. I collected two of them. I also collected a Ruby-crowned Kinglet and a chipmunk. The kinglets seemed to be less abundant than before and so did the Hermit Thrushes. No Rosy Finches were seen on the lower slopes where I had previously collected one but both Gullion and Russell collected them from the higher western slopes. The Pikas were heard in rock slides near the top of the eastern ridge. Purple Finches (Cassin) were numerous and singing and I saw and heard females giving "begging" notes. We returned to camp at about 11 and spent the rest of the day skiing. About 7 PM we drove down to Lamville and asked permission from Mr. Patterson.