Field notes, v1378
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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]