Patelka 1948 20 Sept. 6 Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz I. there will be pines only as long as these few relict stands survive. Certainly the situation here contrasts sharply with that seen at the upper end of the Christy Ranch canyon. observed Mockingbirds were more commonly in this area than anywhere else on the island. Three eagles, one dark, two with white heads and partially white tails, were seen near remains of five dead sheep. Ravens were present in droves. The eagles were not seen to come down to the car- casses, but the dark one soared for a brief period with a large group of ravens, and twice one of the latter swooped down at it causing it to stop suddenly. Other species noted were: Yrrhus buttoni, Vermivora celata, Hirundo ruficeps, Colaptes cafer (fairly common around older and fallen down timber, but shy); Thyromorus lawickii; Caloptera anna (?) Mourning dove (common), sculp- gay (see notes). Psaltryparus minimus heard once. In the evening Pearson and I drove up into the grassy region along the main E-W ridge, about 4 mi. E of the ranch headquarters. Here there are extensive grassy areas spotted with patches of cactus and local areas of scrub-woodland (here Q. agufolia; occasional Photinia included). Iremophila and Stuniella were common. One shrike was seen. Ravens flew overhead along