Kites, Sparrow Hawks & Kites were also seen. The flames of the great range bordering the lake were stern with granite rocks + boulders. In places there were wide white alluvial fans where the mountain torrents entered the plain. Much of the lower slopes were dotted thickly by the raised domes of Chinese graves. The top of the range lay hidden in clouds as it has for all the days we have been in Teli-ya-fa. The lower slopes are chiefly gross covered with only a few forests in spots. The higher parts appear thickly bush covered but not forested. We reached a temple near Shang Kwan + camped at 6 P.M. Nearby the lake could be seen about half a mile away. A large willow tree near the entrance barbed a pair of turpises, one of which I shot. Thought was clear + cool. 28 We arose before daylight & got started at 6:30 A.M. Before leaving