TRACKET J.A. 1992 Journal Timpie Creek Section (formerly Bunde Ranch), Davis Mountain State Park, Jeff Davis Ck., Texas. Elevation 5000 ft. June 15-21 Left, a striped skunk cruised through. (CONT) Weather June 18 was hot, with temps 65°-75°-78°F, but the winds that blew all day did help make the heat more tolerable. There was a light dew at dawn. No clouds all day. The creek surface flow is a bit less and the water temperature a bit warmer than on arrival. On June 19 I worked the nets as usual during the day, catching 3 gold-finches in the process. Despite providing caged birds with food, water & shade, the heat is taking a toll on these birds. Even one of my long-term captives, a judea finch female, looked unlikely to survive for long. On the lighter side, I established a new personal record for the largest bird caught in a mist-net - a wild turkey!! As my approach to the net, she tore a huge hole in the bottom shelf! June 19 was again hot and a bit humid. Temperature ranged 60°-80°-90°F. Aside from the early dawn-canyon breeze, there wasn't a breath of air movement today. The first clouds I've seen here were today's thin, wispy plumes mostly in the E & SE. They never shaded my camp. On June 20, I repeated my routine of checking nets while weather permitted. I caught four goldfinches early. During inclement weather in the afternoon, after putting up today's specimens, I checked locations for possible net sites. I found a couple places well shaded in the morning, but I don't think I'll use them after this morning's success. As I expected, my Utah june bird died in the night. The weather June 20 changed significantly from the previous pattern. Temperatures ranged only from 65°-85°(75°-p thunder shower started)-70°F. A mild W surface wind until about 11:10 abruptly gave way to gusty 5-15 mph