Field notes, v1718
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Wolfson 1938 N.Hz. Mullen R. 2 mi SE Prairie City, 500ft, Grant Co. Ore. clover grass, composites, legumes, and sedge in a more or less even cover. In several places were some careothus bushes but they were not a main part of the cover. No logging is in evidence. Dead lurals is not excessive and forest is extremely open. Collected here were Hairy Woodpecker, slender-billed nutcrack, and Red-breasted Nut- cratch. Recognized in this type of forest habitat were: Chipping Sparrow, several; Evening Grosbeaks; Audubon Warbler, several; Purple Finch, several; Red-breasted Nut- cratches, several; Mountain Chicka-dee common; Western Robin, common. It was raining steadily throughout the morning and the activity among the birds was almost lacking. July 2 Left camp at 6:30 a.m. and headed S thru yellow pine forest. Collected slender-billed Nutcrack and imm. Pacific Horned Owl. Recognized in this habitat were: Mt. Chicka- dee, common; Rufous Humming-