J.G.Hall 1954 183 June 11 Cottonwood Creek, 9300 ft, White Mts, Mono Co., California. * Took trip to Naval Research Station, part way down Crooked Creek but turned backs before reaching the end because some people were there. Went to Cottonwood Canyon, arriving about 9 AM, weather clear + warm. A few cirrus clouds. Vegetation sage, fern-brush, Mt. Mahogany, Pinyon-Pine and good stands of aspen. Very rocky, great boulders, rounded instead of shale-like layered stuff in Wyman Creek. Scenery v. similar to Sierrade, N. Mon. And Warblers conspicuous, s.c. Kinglets heard frequently. Robin's nest found. Chickadees, Steller's Jay & white crowned sparrows. Shot a worm hermit thrush. Left about noon. Weather gradually clouding up. * Before Trip 2 checked traps & caught 19 P. maniculatus, 3 P. truei, 3 P. crinitus & 1 Microtus longicaudus. June 12 Went up the canyon near the ridge which goes to Birch Creek. Weather overcast + birds v. quiet. Flock of crossbills came down canyon & I shot two. On way Just before dark & day came down light past camp Frank missed.