ristman, J. D. 1963 37 Journal 27 June 1/2 mi. E Ella Hut, 7,200 ft., Clear cuts, Lincoln Co., Nevada Saw 2 band-tailed pigeons and 2 Stellar Jays - both out of range. The violets short was siled but another sang. Went down canyon where the oak four trees 15' high. Saw several Rufous- sided towhees, one Bewick Wren. At 10 a.m. a strong wind from the S came up & blew hard all day & evening. 28 June Wind continues: Leave camp early & explored some of the roads to Gammill Peak & aur. at Caliente at 9:30. To Reno by way of Hwy* 25 to Warm Springs, Tonopah, Natchez, Yerington & Fernley. On into Berkeley by 11 p.m. Rainstorms from Sparks to near Truckee with fresh snow at heights; clear at summit of Hwy 40. Again heavy rain for 15 miles in foothills, area by Auburn. Saw groups of Turkey Vultures between Reno and Tonopah. 3 Ravens near Clarks station, Nye Co. The Ella Hut area was noteworthy for it was just high enough for ponderosa pine (many had two needles/leaves!) with a good brush understory of manzanita and/or gambel oak - may differ from the Clark Co. forests. Riles was particularly abundant in some places. The Rocky Mt. influence is particularly strong in this area.