Field notes, v576
Page 61
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Catts, Blue 1972 6 Journal May 14 I mi W. Summit Pk., 6600ft, Clover Mts, Sussex Co, New Wilson Valle , in Oaks above Road at Cow Pond. I returned to camp at 9:00 AM. Many cows were moved down from East Pass to the pond. I met The two Ranchers, Ronald Cannon and Marvin Jones, who were on horse back, at the cow pond. The wind was blowing about 10 mph. At 9:00 the temperature was 65°F, sky clear. The ranchers said they were from Utah, but works their cattle here often. They had 350 head. They also said the water of Quaking Aspen Spring was drinkable. 10:00 AM. I walked south on the Road past Quaking Aspen Springs as indicated on map: N at the creek crossing The road was washed out, but many birds were observed: 7 Red Crossbills, 2 of one bright, and dull- and 5 9 immatures flew into a 20' high oak and fed. The bright male not feeding, but acting as a sentinel, after about 5 min. They flew across the creek and fed in a small (4' high) willow bush. I also saw an Empidonax flycatcher, 2 Wilson