Field notes, v576
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Cantu, Blon 1972 Journal May 14. 2 mi: W Summit Pky 6600 FT Clover Mts, Linn Co, Nev. Walkers and a Stellar's Jay in that willow wash. Species seen: Virginia Warbler Rufous-sided Towhee Virginia Warbler, Red Crossbill Wilson's Warbler Western Tanager Mourning Dove Stellar's Jay Salitanez Vireo Green Tailed Towhee 2:00 I walked up to Quaking Aspen Spring in order to take a bath. I did not go so far as To drink any of the water, although it looks clear enough. The stream flows North for a total distance of ~ 75 yds. Many Mourning Doves on the oaks and aspens around the spring itself. The creek disappears underground as suddenly as it appears. May 19. More at 5:30 AM. Sky was lightly overcast, and the wind was blowing this morning. Temp. 41°F. At 6:50 I walked south along "Quaking Aspen Springs road as shown below: The area near camp is mostly lower Montana Forest, but Pines ponderosa quickly loses its dominance and south or north from camp, one enters Montane Woodland, dominated by Pinus Rie. I stopped at a hill overlooking Quaking Aspen Springs and sat for 20 min.