TRACHT, JOHN 1989 25. Journal Washington River adjacent to Kett Creek Spring portion of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Eddy Co. New Mexico. Elevation 3650 ft. August 3 Black-Headed Grosbeak - 10 (Crib) Blue Grosbeak - 5 Painted Bunting - 8 Chipping Sparrow - 15 Chipping Sparrow - 20 Dark Sparrow - 12 Dark Bunting - 12 Red-winged Blackbird - 10 mammals: wepition wighties - 2 E. Meadowlark - 12 Yellow-headed Blackbird - 4 Brown-headed Grubid - 20 Orland Oriole - 6 N. (Bullock's) Oriole - 10 House Finch - 30 Lesser Goldfinch - 25 Blue Sparrow - 10 sheep - many Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 3 mi N & 6 mi. E. of Roswell, Chaves Co. New Mexico August 3 This refuge occupies the west side floodplain of the Pecos River NE of Roswell, New Mexico. Its area is a series of ponds surrounded by gravel and dirt roads, the water margined emergent vegetation and on the E side of the ponds, a fair growth of Tamarisk. There are a few scattered large cattmarcks. Tall vegetation is scarce. The best stand of trees is around the boatquarters area. I visited this refuge the last 45 min of daylight. There were few clouds, light SE winds, < 5 mph, temp 85° - 80°F. Now I'm headed home for Renee's birthday party Aug. 5. Species list: Herpes in one Birds: Carol Gube - 4 Bird-Skilled Gube - 6 American White Pelican - 45 Drake-Crested Crunced - 1 Great Rose Heron - 1 Green-backed Heron - 1 Sunny Egret - 8 White-faced Skio - 5