1.6th 1986 Journal 100. 2 June Birds of the area included: saw-whet owl, Raven, Hermit Thrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Robin, Stellers Jay, Gray Jay, Williamson's Sapsucker, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Grosbeak, Mountain Chickadee. I decided to fly the Buford, Colorado area [15 mi. S of Buford in the White River National Forest] to see if crossbills would be more abundant. I drove up 24 to I-70, then W until New Castle. From there, I drove N on the forest road to the old site I found birds last year. Snow was still heavy and deep in places as I got into the Aspen/spruce areas about 9500 feet. When I got to my old campsite, the road was closed due to snow, precisely at that spot (