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Birds of Crater Lake National Park

Mountain Chickadee on a Quaking Aspen, Fort Klamath, Oregon, photo by Robert Mutch

This morning, let us take a stroll up Garfield Peak. Already we can hear the songs of birds that have learned better than human beings how to sing at their work.

As we pass the Lodge, going along the rock wall, a wise-looking marmot surveys us with dignity appropriate to his station and slides off the other side of the wall. When we reach the place, however, he has vanished within the rocks. But a sudden sweet song allays what disappointment we may feel. It is the tinkle bell song, the thrill of Thurber's Junco....read more....

 

 

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