journal 170. 6th 1987 Spring Creek Pass, elev. 11,000 ft., San Juan Mts., Hinsdale Co., Colorado June 3 I got to the Clear Creek road, (cont'd) which I took W into the high mountains. This gravel road wound up to above treeline. I searched for a likely campsite, but the first signs said no off-road travel was allowed. The road became a private road ("Carron Road"), so I turned around and headed back toward Hwy. 149. I saw elk here. I turned left on 149 and headed up toward Spring Creek Pass. The night was very clear, not too cold. At the very top of Spring Creek Pass I stopped at a small forest camp ground where I stayed the night. I was the only camper. Little traffic went up or down 149 that night. June 4 Dawn broke clear and sunny. Many crossbills and other birds were around the pass. I set up a mist net with decors (305 + 387), and I made many recordings of birds. Type 1 Crossbills were first heard, then also quickly Type 2's and Type 5's.