R.M. Zink 1979 Journal Wyman Cr, 8100 - 7420ft, Inyo Co, Calif. 3 July (cont) walls are steep + partially covered by sagelands + some gingers + jimison / shades of cambian + pre-cambian meta-sedimentary rock fragments (tallus slopes). There was a stiff breeze in the afternoon + was mostly sunny. So, at least presently, Robert Ranch (=RR) marks the 1st occurrence of willows, as you go E in Wyman Canyon. Because of the low density, FoxSg, we packed up ~4:30pm headed down road (E), + the road does descend. We [see catalog local of] stopped at the next sizable willow patch (RM21044) but could only find 1 FoxSg. This willow growth has been seriously affected by cattle - they browse on the leaves, especially of young plants. Also, there are resultant paths through the thicket. We continued on to the next large patch (see catalog for local of RM21045-6) + camped here. For bird sp seen, see separate list. The surprising thing was the abundance of song sparrows, with outnumbered Fox considerably. 4 July Up 0600 - smut got in canyon, fairly cool + fair # of things moving. Hunted willow grows + got 2 FoxSg. + saw 3 others. Colt, a Digger or way back to camp. Found a beaver home up 3 separate foods. Spent rest of a.m. working on birds. Very windy in afternoon. About 1130 a group of 85+ Pigeon Sage descended canyon near our camp (see sp. ored). We worked the willows again 580 ft to 6530 + only heard 2 Fox Sg. Bestirned to camp + packed up. Went (or continued) further down Wyman Cr. There were several patches of