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R.E. Johnson
1966
Journal
West Fork Yaaak River, 5000 Ft., Lincoln Co., Montana (cont.)
June 27
An Oregon Junco was taken on the ridge & several others were seen. A Rock Wren was heard singing from the east slope rockslides near Mt. Ewing.
A deep cirque lies to the north of Mt. Ewing containing a pretty lake, still partially frozen over. The head of this cirque contains considerable snow + has cliffs which appear suitable for Rosy Finch nest sites however none were heard or seen from above. I did not have time to descend into this cirque. Clark's Nutcrackers, Oregon Juncos, & Rock Wren were heard in the cirque.
I returned to the road on the West Fork of the Yaaak River by dropping into the head of the 1st mentioned cirque & following the lower slopes of Mt. Ewing + the ridge back south. The first mentioned Rock Wren was collected and Chipping Sparrows, Varied Thrushes, & a Red-shafted Flicker were seen.
Mt. Ewing
Davis Mtn
Davis Creek Rd
my route
Dirt Road
Camp
West Fork Yaaak River
ridge top
Rock Candy Mtn.