Field journal, v4159
Page 669
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364. Fredonia to Toroweap Point June 9, 1933. Between Fredonia & Pipe Spring: Fallugia paradoxa - in bloom, common Ambrosia sp. - common Atriplex canescens - in bloom, abundant Chrysothamnus spp. - abundant Antennaria trichotata - abundant Soco weed - seeded, abundant Grasses (slender wheat, bunch grasses and others) - common Juniperus utahensis - locally The range, as everywhere north & west of the plateau, is good at this season but the undesirable forage plants (resultant from over-grazing) are abundant everywhere. Birds seen on the whole trip: 1. Montezuma horned lark - abundant 2. Resident Sparrow - common 3. Sargo sparrow - common 4. Chestnut-backed bluebird - rare 5. Western robin - few 6. Shrikes - common 7. Mourning dove - common 8. Vesper Sparrow - few 9. Lousebird Solitaire - few 10. Mountain bluebird - abundant 11. Prairie Falcon - rare 12. Western red-tailed hawk - rare 13. Meadow lark - common