Field journal, v4159
Page 735
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396. 27 Yellowstone Park Yellowstone Lake & Upper river. Aug. 18 1933 Trip with Fred Foster, Madson & Wright: No pelicans were seen at the Fishing Bridge nor anywhere in crossing the lakes. Numerous American Mergansers were seen in little flocks at intervals along shore-line in the southeast arm. Taking an outboard motor we drove up the Upper Yellowstone river about 3 miles, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Mergysers were along the river by dozens. He saw perhaps 50-60 in the distance covered. A family of 4 immature Buffleheads encountered. Three beavers and numerous seagulls (California) seen, as well as several muskrats, a Swainson Hawk & a Marsh Hawk. One bull moose in perfect condition with antlers in the velvet was found up the river about 1/2 miles. Someone had shot it about 4-5 days previous. The banks of the river are frequently & abundantly lined