387. Two batches of deserted beaver ponds were seen up Hague Creek. They appeared to be temporary habitats of the beaver, probably washed out by high spring water. Just before we left the valley by climb the left hand ridge we found a newly built occupied beaver pond. It is possible that this is still the same Poudre Falls set of beavers which has migrated this year. Forage all over the northern end of the park is very abundant. It is superb summer range. Considerable Carexcapus is mixed with the willow, Zygadenus is common. The Forest Service wants this section of the park. Discussing Research Reserve areas with Mac Laughlin, we both thought that the upper end of Hague Creek would be a good possibility. It is enclosed & isolated on every side by high hills, except the egress from downstream. Above timberline by Mummy Pass, Mt Sheep tracks were numerous. We saw at least 10 mt. sheep upon the shoulder of Hague's Peak. Judging from the abundance of tracks, there might be 50-100 sheep in the region. Pipits & White-Crowned Sparrows numerous above timberline. Numerous birds fluttered over