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18.
June 16, 1953, Tuesday
At Summit Spring
Up at 7:30 AM. Many birds were singing here at the edge of the pinyon-Juniper woodland. A small group of Scott Orioles was present. I noted several males in immature plumage and at least two females. One adult male was present. Some of the males were singing from posts at the pinyon tops. The birds seemed to be moving northward over the foothills in a constant & slowly filtering movement. I finally was able to collect an immature ♂, although the birds were difficult to approach within gunshot range. Two Scrub-Jays, 2 Plain Titmice, 1 Black-throated Gray Warbler, and several Ravens were also seen at the spring. Also one White-throated Swift.
We left this place and headed southeast to "Five-Points Ranch" (Redar Pipelint Ranch) at 5700', at the junction of Kawech and Reveille Valley. Reveille Peaks appeared to be due north of the ranch. The place was abandoned, so we moved into the ranchhouse and set up camp. There are two pools there; one is lined with mature Fremont Cottonwoods. The place is a genuine oasis. About the Ranch buildings I saw the following