Diary, 1910, of trip with George and Samuel Mixter to Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, North Dakota and Washington
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Tuesday June 14, 1910. Darrapots Ranch to Glasgow We left Darrapots in good time and followed the road both bound Glasgow. M made good time Machig Coopers Ranch before Noon, Had dinner here and then kept on and arrived at Glasgow between 5 and 6. Foot a shrub in the valley Cherry Creek a few miles, North of town. Found mail telling me that the British Columbia trip is arranged for so I shall have to leave in a few days for Seattle and Vancouver. Found Anthony had made quite a good Collection there, but had been able to trap very few mammals. Mrs taken Erythragus, however. Found nest of birds with two eggs. Glasgow- Wednesday June 15. Foot a few birds and worked on Reports of Mad Mountain country. Thursday June 16 Glasgow Worked on Report and overhauled my outfit. Friday June 17 Glasgow Foot a few birds and Anthony took traps in his trap and some birds. Saturday June 18. Glasgow Went out after birds in morning going some distance up the river. Observed several we have not noted before. Saw Yellow robber nest with eggs and one of combird. Also found nests of Dumpy Woodpecker (guy), Flicker (gap), Wood Pewee, many other