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June 18 Warren Peak, Warner Mtns, Modoc Co., California (cont.).
Douzen other lakes, Mt. Shasta, Cedarville all
plainly visible in spite of clouds. Unfortunately
I left my camera at the tent due to the
rain, etc. Patterson Lake is entirely frozen over
but the ice is cracked a bit near the outlet.
Dusenbery Peak (9097) & associated peak to west of
it (9121 ft.) look much like Warren Pk (snow, low
trees on west slope, cirque on NE face), but lower.
The ridge between Warren & # 9121 is mostly
clear of snow & meadow occupies the upper
west slope. I will check this out shortly.
Eagle Peak is slightly higher than Warren, but
appears to be wooded on the north & west
slopes. There may be cliffs on the east face
however. It is snowier than Warren, but
more wooded. It doesn't appear any more suitable
for rosy finches than Warren Peak. Leave Warren
Peak to head south toward Dusenbery Pk at 3:15pm.
[Chipmunk & many lady bird beetles on
Warren Peak.
Ridge toward Dusenbery Pk is quite dry,
rocky soil, & 50+ % ground cover of small plant
cushions. Some of these are Phlox (pink or white flower) &
grass. Others unidentified. Many Mule Deer tracks.
Many scats of Coyote (?) - bleached white, filled with
bones & hair. Pocket Gopher runways also common.
Rock Wrens & Oregon Juncos (singing trill) were common.