For those interested, late yesterday morning my birding group and I encountered a Red-shouldered Hawk at Grayback Gulch Campground and it was calling and flying towards Idaho City which is a few miles to the north. 

We also had a pair of White-winged Crossbills a little north and east, past Mores Creek Summit at Whoop Em Up Campground.  I haven’t heard of them being expected, so I thought it notable! 

Sharing this for public info and anyone interested in these sightings. 

Good birding,

Austin