R.M.Zink 1978 Journal Sierra Nat Forest, T.9S, R.23E, sec.17 30 May cont. Saw 1 Bl chin. sparrow, several Scrub Jay (they always respond to 'pishing', TV, Ash-Mn Flycatcher, Plain Titmouse (in trees), Eutamia sf?, Sperophilus beecheyi. The scrub varies from sparse to dense or low to high. There is a small stream up there. Perhaps it's too hot or wrong time of day. Departed 1915 still no new sounds. Sierra Nat Forest 20 June Departed Berkeley 230p.m., to Merced, Maniposa, Oakhurst - South Fork, DOR P.s Towhe (RM2681) Fish on E shore of Bass Lake. Camped at Rocky Creek (T. 8S, R. 34E, sec. 4). Drove pretty much straight through. From South Fork, took rd (Minarets) to SE, past Castle PK, Lion Rd., Clearwater Station. Firmed about Castle PK or (to Fish Cr, at least) there is a mixed forest - dense scrub. Two locals independently estimated the elev at 3500-4000. 21 June 0500 - Robin singing. Sev. others in dawn chorus that I was unsure of, (Vireo)T or Fly, 0545- Rocky Creek Cuyquil - M. dove, Scrub Jay. Day cool then. Still 60% best 40% scrub. 0630 - 2 mi past "mile high curve" (5393') - 2 Stellar Jay, 2 Hermit Warbler, 2 Mt. Chickadee, 4 T Cassin Finch, 1 RBN with hatch, 2 or ? Western Towhee, 4+ Dot-tailed Junco, road west, Wood Pewee - habitat open some bare rock exposed, 40-50% pine (young-old) + some manzanita. The P&S changes, esp. past Tachas Rock (7112), Their talus bedrock (I) exposed, manzanita + conifers of varying mixtuns. Stopped at a bricky site w/