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July 18, 1924. Crossed "Snow Mountain" pass, probably 

 at least 14*, 000 feet high. It was very cold. We saw many 

 strange birds. Killed a hawk and other birds. We saw a lot 

 of strange butterflies. Settled down at Huang Long Si for two 

 weeks of "hunting. Everybody tired. Secured 18 birds. 



Nos. 171-190. 



July 19, 1924. Trip to Yellow Dragon Temple .Wonderful 

 sights on the way. Killed 37 birds, three mice, all useful. 

 Spent part of P.M. taking care of specimens. Prepared for a 

 trip up the high mountain after big game. No. 192-226. 



July 20, 1924. Took a long hard trip to the top of a 

 mountain about 14,000 feet high. Was looking for large 

 mammals, but saw no signs of any. Secured some June bees and 

 dipthera. It rained hard last night and sprinkled during the 

 day. Killed 14 birds. Last night's moth catch was excellent, the 

 best this summer. A cold day with no sunshine. Expect to take 

 a trip towards the snow mountain tomorrow, an all-day trip. 



Birdskins No. 227-240. 



July 21, 1924. Fine catch of night moths. A very 

 heavy rain during night and morning, making streams rise. 

 Spent morning caring for specimens . Killed 19 birds, tw> 

 large hares. Searched in all directions for signs of large 

 mammals, but found none. Birdskins No. 241-259. 



July 22, 1924. Rained all morning. Tramped to the 

 head of the canyon of the Yellow Dragon Temple. Could find 

 few insects on account of the cold. Secured some good birds. 

 Secured 31 birds and one mammal. Rained very hard in the 

 afternoon. Could cath no day insects. 



Birdskins 260-290. 



July 23, 1924. Changeable weather. Sun shone between 

 showers. Killed nine birds, two of which were useless, and a 

 hare. Climbed a high mountain, then went through a thicket 

 through which I had to cut my way. Practically no signs of 

 mammals. This is a poor spot for collecting mammals. 



Birds No. 291-297. 



July 24, 1924. A.M. No rain, but a hard, cold wind. 

 We have had not a single day favorable for day insects. In the 

 afternoon there came a sudden unexpected shower that wet every- 

 body and everything. Got three good pheasants, etc., two 

 mammals, small. 



Birds No. 298-308. 



