12 Johnson, R.E. 1966 Journal Wells, Nevada to Ninemipe National Wildlife Refuge, Montana June 14 Up early and on the road (US 93) through Jackpot (Nevada), Twin Falls (Idaho), Sun Valley, over Galena Pass (8752 ft.), and through Salmon, Idaho, then up again over Lost Trail Pass into Montana and down the Bitterroot Valley to Missoula. In southern Idaho + perhaps northern Nevada we noticed Barn Owls foraging in broad daylight in the morning (until 10AM). There was some disagreement as to whether all individuals seen were Barn Owls (some were seen clearly & definitely were Barn Owls; others may have been short-eared Owls). After supper we visited with Dr. Taber of Univ. of Montana, Missoula, and obtained some information on habitats in N.W. Montana, etc. Then we dashed off again to Ninemipe Refuge to spend the night. Ninemipe Refuge to Spar Lake, 3300 ft., Lincoln Co., Mont. June 15 Again up with characteristic Russell earliness and on to Kalispell. We seemed destined to remain there for the next forty years. The maps I had ordered to be sent to Kalispell for our trip arrived in a mail delivery that was 3 hours late (ie. late train) One truck had a dead battery and later refused to shift gears. We checked in at the Montana Fish and Game office in Kalispell and Mr. Brown gave us a warm welcome and considerable help. Later we visited the Forest Service offices in Libby and Troy and