R.E Johnson 1968 Journal Aug. 6 Lolo Peak, Bitterroot Mtns., Montana floor, but the area is really not quite alpine in characters. Alpine Larch & White-barked Pine reach the top of the peak on ~~ via the south, east & west slopes & a few trees occur on the north cliff face as well. I have seen Rosy finches in a few places that appeared no more alpine than this (eg. Crater Lake, Skotchman Pk.) but I wouldn't expect them. Nonetheless Water Pipits were heard in the cirque, along with Chipmunks, Conys, and Clark Nutcrackers. Oregon Juncos were seen near timberline. A Cooper Hawk was seen near the top of the peak. It was pursued by several pipits. Grouse (sp?) droppings were common near the top. Plants included Bistort, Daisies, White Heather (Cassiope) & Bluebell. The ridge toward the south leading to Lolo Pk became more barren as it went but trees were still found up to the point where the peak proper turns up abruptly. The NE face is talus slope & has snow patches but no cliffs. The north face has some large cliffs & rock outcrops with large snow patches at their bases. Here I collected 3 adult Rosy finches, that appear to be pure or near pure ~~ L.T. tephroctica, and 2 juveniles. I also saw one very light grey intermediate form, an adult that was feeding young in a nest in a vertical cleft near its top. Rather late date for nesting!