J. Groth 1985 Journal 64. for better possible areas. The area that looked good from the standpoint of fruiting spruces was either on top of the plateau, which was mixed spruce/aspen, with a few large spruces with cones at long intervals, or along streams. I chose a spot along Cottonwood Creek Road where it crosses a small stream and there was a grassy area with surrounding fruiting spruces. Here I camped. Aug 4 At dawn I arose and set nets and decoy's. No crossbills heard at this time, but Pine Siskin, Junco, Flicker, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Western wood-pewee, swallows abundant. A lone & type 2 crossbill flew in at about 8:30 a.m. and was captured. She did not have brood patch. (Bird 360). I stayed at this locality until about 12:30 pm, and no other crossbill sign was evident. I decided to search for other possibilities, and drove into Delta, Colo. for gas and some supplies. From Delta, I took 92 West to the turnoff for (65) N. This road crosses Grand Mesa. Once in the National Forest, I took the turn to the right which goes past