Simpson 207 Pyramid Lake, Nev. May 9, 1932. The island is quite green with filaree, some kind of salt brush, some grasses, darkspur, biddlenecks, & various unidentified herbs. Pelican remains (adult & young) were found scattered almost everywhere on the island — many were adults of this year. 19 Canada geese were seen on the island. They flew into the lake honking loudly. 1 Western Grebe was found dead, 1 skull of [illegible] on north end, 11 hawks were seen soaring around the beaver pond. A Redtail? was heard calling. Simultaneously singing all over the island. Many blackbirds (not redwings) were seen. Several small, dark ducks with crests were surface-feeding in the little bays. They were not seen to dive & I could not identify them. 2 Rattlesnakes were seen. Many lizards (unidentified). Millions of flies & gnats. Several Calf Jellies were seen, but not many Perhaps 10 cooterante.