Field notes, v1603
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K. Selander, 1955 Journal 2 mi. NE Jarlidge Peak, 9000 ft., Elko Co., Nevada June 21 toward camp, at 5:00 p.m. a flock of 6 (possibly moa) flew up Dane Creek over camp. One died a blowmed. Heard Hermit Thrush start singing at about 5:00 p.m. down (north) from camps to Robin (Turdus migratorius) started singing at about 6:30 near camp and is still going strong at 9:00. Saw a young deer (about 1/2 grown) about 1/2 mile down from camp and noted foot prints at several points both up & down from camp. Down from camp the timber is thicker with about equal mixture of pine and Alpine fir. Also many Aspen, especially in canyon near the small stream (about 2-3 feet wide). Aspen is short. Birds not much more common down from camp than on ridge, but doubtless hunting will be better early in the morning. Across Dane Creek Canyon on the western slope there are several large Mt. mahogany trees and some extensive facing Talus slopes of red rock. Most of slope at level of camp is covered with pine; rather open stand. About 1/2 mile below camp the talus slides begin. set 12 traps along Creek near exit. June 22 Hunted down the canyon along Dane Creek for 1/2-3/4 mile between 6:00 and 10:00 a.m. (Caught one Peromyscus maniculatus at edge of stream). Collected on Empidonax difficilis about 1/4 mile below camp - only one seen. Juncoa common in canyon. About 3/7 mile (by road = 1/2 mile air-line) below camp there is a meadow broken by patches of