Journal R.E.Johnson 1967 May 29 Castle Peak area, Nevada Co., California (cont.) Peak (9015 ft). Other species seen included Oregon Junco, Mtn. Bluebird, Clarke Nutcracker, Audubon Warbler, White-crowned Sparrow, Horned Lark, and Golden Eagle (all seen before 10AM). Fresh Marmot tracks were abundant. Frost from the previous night (probably some precipitation) did not begin to melt until 10:30 AM due to cold air temps & a strong cooling wind. There was no free water until after 10:30 AM. Later small creeks developed from melting snow patches on the south side of the peak. I next hiked the ridge north, west From Castle Peak to Basin Peak, 1 1/2 miles away. The ridge was dry & largely snow free on the west slope & most of the top. Extensive snow begins part way to the bottom & covers the flat timberland below. The east edge of the top had a large cornice of snow running its full length & overhanging extensive deep snow fields covering the entire slope & basin below. Flocks of birds of (on snow + dry ground) two types were seen along the ridge: 1) small (3-8) flocks of Horned Larks fed & flew together, unmixed with other species, 2) mixed flocks - predominantly Oregon Juncos, but also White-crowned Sparrows, Audubon Warblers, & Mtn. Bluebirds - in groups of 10 to 20. A Rock Wren & a Red- shafted Flicker were heard down the west slope.