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128
R.E. Johnson
1968
Journal
Nor. 21 Bodie, Mono Co., Calif. (cont)
shafts. I explored a bldg containing large wooden tanks
which stands just so. of the hill top. One or two birds
were roosting inside but I couldn't be sure they
were Rosy finches (now dusk outside & black inside).
We returned to the car & drove to Bodie campground,
north of Bodie where there are piped water, pit toilets, &
tables.
Temp at 7:45 PM = 27°F. Sky clear, but hints of clouds
to northwest. At 8:15PM or so the sky was totally
overcast. Through the night thin clouds passed over
off & on, alternating with star filled sky.
Nor. 22 Bodie, Mono Co., Calif.
5:15 AM alarm goes off; Temp. 22°F. We stay in sacks,
owl flies over.
5:30 AM Finally we brave the cold. Dark out, but
hint of light in east.
6:05 AM Hiked up Green St. & heard Rosy Finch flock near
top of hill. It appeared to be moving south. Several
other small groups heard.
6:20 AM I reached hole #5. No birds heard. At 6:30
& threw rocks in hole, no response. At 6:35 I rushed
up hill to the other hole, arriving at 6:40AM. At
6:45 AM the sun came up over the horizon. It
wouldn't be up yet at # 4 where Marr is located.
7:00AM One Rosy Finch heard deep within shaft.
Chirping was heard for 30 seconds before the bird [illegible]