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Snaring.
A great deal of the country surrounding my camp is Black
spruce, muskeg. About a mile northwest is Snaring Lake, a fair
sized lake with very marshy borders. At the far side of the lake
at the base of the mountains is a heavy growth of douglas fir,
the trees being almost coastal in appearance. Flying squirrels
are in this timber but are hard to take, because the bears are very
common and destroy all my sets. Elk numerous. About 5 miles down
the valley (N.E.) is Edna Lake and 4 miles further on is Talbot
Lake this latter is several miles long and has a population of
beavers estimated last year at 40 pairs.
The Athabasca River flows the whole length of the area
worked from Snaring. From the west it is joined by the Snaring
River, about a mile south of camp. This river flows through a
heavily wooded region where lynx are common. 4 or 5 small
creeks join the Athabasca from the north flowing through a some-
what open piece of country at the foot of the mountains. This
open area is locally known as Moberly Flats, and was originally
the site of the Moberly Ranch. The sparce [sparse] tree growth is chiefly
aspen. This area has a large elk population. Coyotes common.
Aug. [August] 9, 1930.
Took two Callospermophilus at Mile 13. Went down to
Talbot Lake. Saw dowitchers (flock of 6) but could not secure any.
Aug. [August] 10, 1930.
Went through to Prairie Creek. Saw several sheep at lick
my Mile 24. Young and old of both sexes bleat. Saw a 2 point
mule deer buck - the first in three weeks.
Aug. [August] 11, 1930.
Broke camp, preparatory to going to Wabasa Lake. Mr. [Hamilton Mack] Laing
came in and is leaving for Banff.
Aug. [August] 12, 1930.
In Jasper packing specimens.
Aug. [August] 13, 1930.
Packing duffel and shipping specimens, etc. [etcetera]
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