Christmas, F. Jr. 1962 5,6 Journal 19 June Lexington Creek, 8,300 ft., Snake Range, White Pine Co., Nevada isolated cerasarpus. The substrate is fractured shale and a reddish clay. Abies concolor is the mass [illegible] tree. Many dead ones are present and the dying ones shed leaves which are yellow-green - the dead ones are denuded or with dull tan-red. These dead trees are evident from a distance in a mass striking manner. Bird notes: Red-tailed Hawks: nest, nesting, young calls, at least one adult works over wide area Sharp-shinned Hawks: see at least one/day, works by cruising over riparian areas, rather high. Polkias: one near camp, sings in clearing, one in lower part of canyon Red-breasted Nuthatch: heard frequently in forest not abundant Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: in large firs in riparian sites saw 2 of 3 seen; vociferous Flies - heard several times, one seen on dead tree on edge of forest Junco (camice) abundant in open, sage hillsides & edge of forests - many calls - Chipping Sparrow abundant in open areas - very much like juncos in habits, etc. - House Wren - noisy & abundant in riparian areas Cassin Finches - common in most habitats