F.T. Richardson 1937 N Base Crk Pk, Warner Mts., Lake Co., Oregon June 10, 1937 - A description of the type of country and its habitats were appropriate as an introduction to the birds. Camp is at about 6500' elevation, on generally gradual slopes running from Warner Valley up to the rather sharp Crk Pk. The peak itself is mostly bare and rocky with fairly large brush area below. Fir predominate in the forest just below this, while coming to lower, flatter areas, large stands of yellow pines occur, typically mixed with fewer large firs. Young pine and fir form frequent thickets as do Manzanita and other shrubs, occasionally in the forest itself. Typically the ground in the forest is almost free of vegetation save for several small annuals and a dwarf (up to 6") Berberis. Surface water is abundant. Where it is concentrated into streams, meadows occur, with Trillium (?), aspen groves are frequent, and willow slum thickets also in places. Aspens also occur in several places where water does not reach the surface. The bird present can be correlated with these distinct habitats and the abundance of birds in general with the variety and extent of habitats.