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R. K. Selander,
1955
7
Journal
June 25
2 mi. NE Tarlidge Peak, 8500 - 9000 ft., Elko Co., Nevada
Hunted through meadow area between 6:30 and 9:00.
Took a Parus gambeli in an aspen near camp. I now
believe that this is the species I observed on previous
days in this area, rather than P. atricapillus. Saw a
Red-naped Sapsucker in dense willow-open patch
north same spot I had seen one previously. Took
one Fox Sparrow and saw no others. I judge that we
have just about cleaned them out. Sky overcast with
clouds most of the morning and birds rather silent
and inactive. Nothing is 42 traps set in meadow last night.
Near camp I shot a Tlinceo caniceps x mearnsi and
collected a Vermivora celata in the top of an aspen.
Spizella passerina is very common in the sage and
especially along the sage-aspen border. Heard a
Tolmie Warbler singing in a willow patch but it
was extremely elusive and I couldn't collect it.
At about 9:30 I walked west from camp
and followed a stream down about 1/2 mile from
(=north of) camp, where I expected to find more
meadow, but nothing but a dense stand of short
aspen. Apparently our camp is located adjacent to
the only sizable patch of meadow in the area.
Noted two flickers in open about 1/4 mile below camp.
Hunted for 10-15 minutes through a stand of Mt.
Mahogany north of camp, finding a few juncos
(ranging up from aspen in gully nearby), a Wright
Flycatcher. Returned to camp at 12:00.