Field notes, v1377
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135 Journal R.E. Johnson 1967 August 24 Crow Peak, Jefferson Co., Montana (cont.) of White-bark Pine or meadow occur. Two small springs drain into a pond near the lower end of the barren cirque. Water Pipits were noted on the floor of the cirque below the west wall (actually a talus slope). Audubon's Warblers, Pine Siskins, Clark's Nutcrackers, and a Mtn. Bluebird were seen higher up the west slope where a few tree clumps occur. Chipmunks, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, & Conys were common. A Golden Eagle flew past many the cliffs at 2 PM & Pikas called out warning notes. Rosy Finches were followed east & west, back & forth all day until 3:25 PM when an adult & 2 young were collected. Since this was the same number seen yesterday & on each sighting today, it was assumed that these were the only finches present. However a few minutes after these were collected another rosy finch chirp was heard but could not be located. Additional plant species on the cirque north wall include: Forgetmenot & Mtn Sorrel and on the cirque floor: speedwell, Shootingstar. A Water Pipit & Oregon Junco were collected near the spring on the floor of the cirque on the return trip. A Pine Grosbeak & a Cassin's Finch were seen in the forest near camp. Maps covering the area include: White Sulphur Springs 1:250,000 1965 topo