Field notes, v1377
Page 75
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Journal R.E. Johnson 1966 West Fork Yaak River, 5000ft., Lincoln Co., Montana (cont.) June 26 Stellar Jay, Winter Wren, Robin, Hairy Woodpecker, and Mtn Chickadee. A nest of a Hairy Woodpecker was found near the top of a 30 ft snag in a The ♀ was seen to enter the hole to feed young. logged over area. The nest hole faced south. A Mtn. Chickadee nest was found near the top of a 30 ft snag in a forested area. Adults were seen carrying food. The nest hole faced SE. After collecting was finished I hiked to the end of the road (i.e. head of valley) to get a better view of routes in the alpine areas. Cliffs on the north- east face of a portion of Rock Candy Mtn appeared to be ideal Rosy Finch nest sites. Considerable snow (probably permanent) lies below the cliffs. I collected a frog and a toad from a small pond next to camp. The pond is filled with small horse tail plants. Later in the evening I hiked up Davis Creek Road and after dark I collected a large toad from roadside in a higher timbered area (5500ft.). June 27 I hiked up the road up the Yaak River (West Fork) to road's end and then up into the alpine areas I had looked up at yesterday. Beavers dams & many streams occupy the upper end of the valley (a cirque). I wend up the north side through downed timber, Menzesia, Huckleberry, Alpine Fir, Indian Warrior, Engleman Spruce, etc. A MacGillivray's Warbler was collected in a Menzesia bush. Hermit Thrushes & Olive-sided Flycatchers could be heard below.