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W.G. Davis
1936 2 mi. E lakeview, 5200 ft., Lake Co., Oregon. May 2!
but it got away - under the bridge.
Pocket gopher workings were abundant in the flat along the east fork, especially on the N-facing slope of a small wooded knoll. Numerous earth cores were found evidencing the fact that snow fell here and remained on the ground some time this past winter. I visited one snow bank on the N-facing slope of a small hill. It was near here I saw the Luteent warbler in the Aspens. A pair of Juncos had their territory near the snow bank, and judging from the actions of the ? she must have had a nest nearby.
The Lewis Woodpeckers were in the flat proper where Junipers were found. I observed them alighting on the ground to feed, and also that the first fly-catcher fashion. Perhaps this woodpecker is as aberrant as the Flicker in its feeding habits.
Found two old House Wrens nests, both in large stumps near the creek. The Bushtit, a ?, evidently had nested in this canyon, judging from the fatty brood patch on the belly and breast.
Set out 30 traps in the Zapus area and had 26 out up a small draw. Reset there.