Field notes, v1377
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R.E.Johnson 1967 Journal 83 July 16 Eagle Cap Peak, Wallowa & Union Co's, Oregon (cont.) bright red raincoat and made several passes at it. By 11:30AM I had traversed the ridge west of Horton Pass to point 8910ft. and had gone south along the ridge to Frazier Pass 1/2 mile and returned to 8910. Here I again encountered a Red Crossbill flock and a collected one in orange plumage shades. I descended the north slope of the mtn & circled east above Upper Lake & back to camp at the foot of Eagle CapPk. After a late lunch I traversed up the snow ging east in front of (No.of) Eagle Cap & sat on top the highest boulder moraine watching for Rosy Finches. at. 2:50 PM a Rosy Finch chirped from a high boulder on the NE running ridge of Eagle Cap & then disappeared to the south. I hiked up to that point & again waited. Mtn. Bluebirds were again seen in this area (see July 13) this time both & or were carrying food. At 3:40 PM a Rosy Finch flew over & chirped & continued south, landing on a rock outcrop 1/4 mile south & on the so. ridge of Eagle CapPk. It then made slow circling glides from the cliff & returning to a new perch. This was done about 10 times. I was too far away to tell what song may have accompanied these glides. Finally a second bird flew out from low on the cliff area (actually broken cliffs and boulders) and flew to the top of the cliff. The 1st bird then remained on the cliff (1/2 way up) &