Thompson 187. Yellowstone Natl Park July 24, 1931. Trip with G.M.W. into Bechler Station by truck + by foot to Bechler River about 5 miles east of Bechler Station. Three tule & lily-pad lakes were seen between 2-4 miles east of station. They were about 1/2 mile long, each. Water is so low this year that the beaver houses are left on mud or dry ground as we have found them all over the Teton & Yellowstone country. 4 Sayphill Cranes, adults, were feeding on the first lake 2-3 miles east of the station. They were first seen 1/2 mile across the lake. When we returned, 3 hrs. later, they were on the same side of the lake but were very wary. They saw us 1/4 mile away when we first came through the timber. We watched them for 15 minute & they watched us. Then we moved, they flew away in a flock. Their necks in flight, are straight as with a swan or duck. Their wing spread appeared to be 8 ft. at least, for as garge as the Trumpeter Swan. Swans were reported seen on this lake July 17 but we could not find them; I considered the water too low to float them. 3 female mallards & 2 female Reddy ducks were seen. The