Field notes, v1603
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R. K. Selander, 1955 Journal 6 June 24 2mi. NE Jarlidge Peak, 8500-9000ft., Elks Co., Nevada out as the flat land ends. Another 1/4 - 1/2 mile north there is an extensive patch of aspen, and I believe more meadow. I hunted over the ridge between Dove Creek and the draw which supplies the meadow area. Dove Creek is about 4-5 feet wide and flows at the bottom of a steep- sided draw; no riparian trees or bushes and no meadow: Sage on west-facing slope and dense [illegible] on east-facing; above this; stunted aspens and pines, the latter more up on the ridge. Took two Zonotrichia leucophrys in [illegible] - an unusually dry situation for this species I would guess. Saw little else in Dove Creek Canyon except a Hermit Thrush. Crossed over ridge again and hunted in meadow for about 1/2 hour. Took a Seikein and lost another I shot. Returned to camp, following the road. Collected an Audubon Warbler at edge of meadow area, and a Eutamias amoenus on a log on the hillside halfway between the meadow and camp. Did not hear Black-capped Chickadees today, which is unusual since I ran on to them three times yesterday. After dinner we moved camp down to the meadow. Set 42/35 traps in the meadow. No nighthawks heard tonight.