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Calhath
1942
1 1/2 mi. S.E. Willow Creek, 100 feet Norboldt Co., Calif.
Jan 6.
into pastur land surrounded by Black Oak,
Tan oak and Douglas firs. Over th summit
we started dropping down the north facing
slopes through heavly forested areas of
douglas fir. After dark we found an auto
camp 1 1/2 miles South East of Willow Creek
where we made camp.
Jan 7.
The area 1 1/2 miles south east of Willow Creek
is chiefly a cover of Black Oak and Tan
Oak along the lower slopes. Associated
species will include Douglas fir, Madrone,
Ceanothus, Bigleaf Maple, Willow and
Snowberry. The camp here includes a large
orchard between the highway and the river.
13 Black Oak
Tan Oak
Douglas Fir
Madrone
Camp.
Highway
299
Orchard
River.
Todays collecting was sadly hampered by heavy
rain. While hunting under the douglass
firs and Black Oaks along the river I shot
one Walling Viole # 80 from a group of 15-20 birds.
This action and single not while feeding
high in the trees led me to belief they were
Kinglets. Under this same cover I obtained one
hummit Humid # 81. The afternoon was spent
preserving specimens as collected thus and some