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K Dixon
1947
Journal
July 8. 2 mi E Shiver, 6500 ft., Carbon Co. Montana.
upslope and flushed a Junco which eventually
worked in to a juniper thicket where it was joined
by its mate. I collected the ♂ (no 137) and
the ♀ which was identical in color pattern but
too far damaged for preservation.
Noted pair of Juncoes in pines 100 yards
below camp at sunset. Collected singing
of Chipping Sparrow in dead tree at edge
of meadow at 8:00 PM.
July 9. 2 mi E Shiver, 6500 ft., Carbon Co., Montana.
Clear, cool, calm morning. Left camp at
5:30 AM proceeding to area at edge of slope
100 yards below camp. Noted group of 3 or 4 pairs
of Ruby-crowned Kinglets in Douglas Fir calling
and fluttering wings, shifting perch frequently.
After several minutes during which time I
was endeavoring to see cause of excitement,
a clidharbe commenced descending from
dense foliage to top of fir. Kinglets disturbed.
Proceeded to nest of Red-naped Sapsucker
in aspen in row along fence. Tapped tree and
bird emerged and was collected, a ♂ no 143.
Cavity about 12 ft above ground. Twittering
of young heard inside but I was unable to
climb tree. Presumably this bird is mate of
♂ no 130, taken July 7. Collected a
88.