Field journal, v4159
Page 377
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Transcription
Trumpeter Lake Camp 224. May 28, 1932 Yellowstone no nests except the Swan nest. Several coots acted as though they had nests. The day is turning windy, gray, & cold. As we came out from Mammoth this morning we saw a large black bear just east of the Gardulks Bridge. It was in splendid condition, and fine winter coat. It was very wild and closed up the road, perhaps 1/2 mile before it plunged down a steep embank- ent and stood down in the tree looking at us. Such action is in marked contrast to the "hold-up" habits of the summer bear. About 100 elk were feeding in small herds scattered along the road all the way to Roosevelt Station. Several elk had antlers with 3 tines, and one had the 4th beginning. Marmots & ground squirrels were in evidence everywhere early in the morning. About 20 deer were seen feeding along the road. One mourning dove was seen near Roosevelt Station. 1:00 PM As we came back very little game was in evidence, except numerous flocks of Audibon Warblers. A pair of Thrashers by the stone jay. Their song was very Thrasher-like, but not as loud.