Howell, T.R. 1949 Journal Crowder Flat ft., 38 mi. NNW of Alturas, Modoc Co., Calif. May 29, (cont'd) 5:00 A.M. I heard Robins singing and Chickadees and Flycatchers calling. Later, Warbling Vireos and Chipping Sparrows sing, Flickers and Steller Jays calling. At 1:30 P.M. the rain stopped for a while and I went outside - saw a Robin bathing in the creek, on such a wet day. The Fly- catchers are active about the cabin. Rain all the rest of the day, far into the night. May 30 Day started off with intermittent sun and showers. By 1:30 P.M. the sun had gone, and a hailstorm began. Needless to say, my field activity has been curtailed. 2:15. Noted a flock of Red Crossbills (about 8) in the pine tops, calling and feeding. May 31. At 12:40 A.M. I heard heavy rain on the roof, which continued until about 3:00 A.M. At 3:40 the skies were getting light, and I heard a Robin singing. As it became lighter, I was astonished to see that a moderate snow was falling. This changed to slush about 7:00 A.M., and by 8:00 A.M. had changed to light rain, but there are still big patches of snow at 8:30 A.M. In