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R.E. Johnson
1967
31
Journal
June 18 Warren Pk, Warner Mtns., Modoc Co., California
Robin, [illegible] Mth Bluebird, & Clarke Nutcracker also
present. No birds were seen on the open
ridgetops + "meadow" on the west slope. All were
in trees below ridge or on rock outcrops. Walked
south to point 9053ft (nw of Dusenbery) & returned.
Cliffs to east of ridge appear adequate for rosy
Finch nesting (ie cliffs + snow) + have abundant
melt-out areas below For feeding, However the
elevation is probably too low.
Conclusion regarding rosy finches: None found
on Squaw Pk, Warren Pk, ridge South of Warren to
pt. of elevation 9053 Ft. Dusenbery Pk looks no better
(is lower) and Eagle Pk appears to have less cliff
area. Presence of trees & rock wrens on top
of peaks may be indicator that climate is wrong
for rosy finches.
Dusky Flycatcher sings "du-hic" song From top of
White-bark Pine Tree near Cottonwood Lake at
7:15 PM. Another sings "du-hic" song From tree
top near camp. It would sometimes sing
"du - du - du - du - du-hic" and once
it sang "hic" several times in sequence. A
White-crowned Sparrow was heard near camp
at 8:45 PM. Bats flying around tent at 9:00PM.
Still fairly light, but too bed anyway.