Field notes, v1377
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134 Journal R.E. Johnson 1967 August 23 Elk Horn Pk & Crow Pk, Jefferson Co, Montana (cont.) anywhere in these mountains. It is especially well developed on the nw & south slopes. One Water Pipit was seen near the top of the peak and Audubon Warblers & Pine Siskins were seen in the few clumps of White bark pine on the se. A Mtn Goat grazed on the south turf. The north facing cliffs of this peak are the most alpine location seen along this traverse. Plants included: Skunkweed, Spotted Saxifrage, Aster, and Eriogonum. Partway down the cliffs a Red-shafted Flicker primary feathers was seen. An adult Rosy Finch (looked like & atrata) with 2 young were seen & pursued along the cliffs. A Pine Siskin was collected by mistake (with Rosy Finches). An Audubon Warbler & a Water Pipit were collected in the same location. Pine Siskins & Audubon Warblers were the most common birds on the mtn. Water Pipits were most common toward the base of the cliffs. An Immatt. Golden Eagle flew agily back & forth in front of the cliffs & was pursued by a rosy finch. Darkness & thunderstorm chased me away from the Rosy Finches at 8:30 PM. Hiked cross country across boulder slides back to camp (north). August 24 Crow Peak, Jefferson Co., Montana Returned to the cirque north of Crow Peak to try to collect the Rosy Finches seen yesterday. Robins, Clark's Nutcrackers, & an Olive-sided Flycatcher were noted near camp (upper Tizer Lake) before starting out. Mtn Chickadees, Red-breasted Nuthatches & and Audubon's Warblers were seen in firs in route. The cirque is mainly filled with large boulders & rocks but occasional patches