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R.E-Johnson
1967
Journal
92
July 20 Seven Devils Mtns, Idaho Co, Idaho (cont.)
I observed considerable Rosy Finch activity in two
locations: 1) Just below (W) of the ridge & 1st 9000 ft pk; 2)
on the NW corner of the pk between the 1st & 2nd 9000 ft.
pks. A Mtn Goat was seen on this latter pk.
July 21 Seven Devils Mtns, Idaho Co, Idaho
Clouds dark & pouring overhead at 6AM. Left camp
at 6:30AM and arrived at the 1st of 2 points
mentioned above at 7:25AM, hoping the Finches
may still like this area. Clouds have largely cleared!
The disgusting song of the American motor bike can be
heard in the distance. Motor vehicles are permitted in the
Seven Devils Mtns trails and I have noted a
number of them. Grrr. White-crowned Sparrows &
an occasional Clark's Nutcracker can be heard. By
8:10 AM (45 min. wait) no Rosy Finches have been observed. They
had been noticed near here both on the way in & out
yesterday. It seems unlikely that there could be nest with young
at this site, left unattended by both parents for this
toward
long or longer.
Then moved on to the second location.
At 8:45AM a W.C. Sparrow approached the cliffs from a
Talus slope & moved up the cliffs nervously with food in its
bill. There were bushes & small trees capping these cliffs.
At 9:10 AM I arrived above the 2nd location where
finches were noted yesterday evening. A Sparrow Hawk flew
by & landed in the sun on a snag. A Violet-green
Swallow chirped constantly at it for some time thereafter.
A Mtn. Goat walked ledge I walked only minutes before