Field notes, v1377
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Journal 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.