172. Journal ). Growth 1987 Spring Creek Pass, elev. 11,000 ft. San Juan Mts., Hinsdale Co., Colorado just the most part. The Type 5's were not (cont'd) seen in flocks of more than five individuals. I noted juvenile Type 4's at juvenile Type 5's. The outgrown space here had a very good cone crop, but brown, drying, and falling to the ground -- no doubt this attracted the many crossbills all sizes. I skinned and tissued the seven birds I got today. As the day went on, the clouds gathered and by 5:00 pm, it began to rain. At 6:20, it was drizzling and overcast here. The rain was combined with thunder. As it got dark, the rain eased up. The night became fairly cold; below freezing. June 5 Today I set out to stuff skins. I did collect one adult male Type 4 bird who was recorded and then shot. The weather during the day started very cold: ice covering everything from yesterday's rain. It became cloudy, and did drizzle some. I stuffed skins and recorded some crossbills now. Basically it was the same story as