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July 6
1986
journal
128
to be utilizing the land -- note the
Coloration in the specimens -- I saw few
for no "red" - plumaged juveniles, rare
red males and adult females. Adults
comprised about 10% of the birds seen.
No adults were released -- only juveniles
that looked similar to those already
obtained.
Other birds: evening grosbeak, pine-
sisking (abundant), steller's jay,
solitary vireo, empidonax, osprey,
robin.
July 31 Today was a near repeat of yesterday in
terms of crossbill occurrence and
behavior. Generally flocks of Type 2's
and Type 4's. I did not really
have the opportunity to make many
general observations as I worked with
specimens the entire day.
Collected included one type 4 juvenile
and seven type 2's, including a pair of
adults.
Aug 1 I left the sheep Creek area today
and drove to Colville, WA, got
supplies, then drove to explore northern