Field notes, v1377
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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