Cogswell 1950 Piranga ludoviciana 2 July 3 (cont.) - loosely as exterior covering of the sides of the nest, being conspicuous there because ab- sent as natural growth on the nest tree - altho abundant on nearby red firs. Song of I heard in forest nearby. July 6. Notes of other observers re this nest follow: Bird Watching . Western Tanager July 6, 1950 Nest in pine 30' from road near Sugar Bowl Lodge; Female sitting on nest in lodgepole pine about 50 feet from ground. Nest loose looking affair with outer covering of lichen. at fork in branch, 6 feet from trunk. Raised head several times in 1st 1/2 hour. Male sang from tall trees across road. Female turned around on nest. 10:55 Male sang again. Female raised head. 11:03 Male sang farther north. 11:07 Female flew to ground across road. Not visible. 11:15 Call notes from tall trees across road. 11:17 Male and female fly back to nest. Male leaves in 15 seconds Female resumes sitting on nest. Observers: Agnes Saffney, Mrs. John McGuire, Myrl Robertson.