R.J. Raitt 1957 2 Journal 2 mi. W Reyes Pk., 7000±ft, Pine Mtn, Ventura Co., Calif. April 20, 1957 abruptly as does the slope itself. The south slope then is largely chaparral covered with species of ceanothus, Arcto- staphylos and with chamise. Pinyon Pines and Junipers are also present in restricted areas. Nearly all of my observations were confined to the area near the campground in the Yellow pine- White Fir forest. The pines outnumber the first about 10 to 1 and nearly all of the trees are spaced several several yards apart. There are numerous fallen pine trees and about 10% of the trees are dead or dying. There are some young trees but most of the individuals appear to be old (about 3 feet in diameter at baze). There are a few low shrubs which are still leafless and evergreen some larger, shrubs in clumps. I don't know either of these 2 main understory species. There is also a considerable amount of 1-2 foot high grass, some alive but most dead. The ground is covered by a carpet of pine needles and numerous fresh pine cones were on the ground beneath the trees. In sheltered areas there were still small deposits of snow on the ground when we arrived yesterday. Yesterday as we arrived it was very cloudy and the clouds were sitting low on the mountain. Also it was very cold (20c). As it was somewhat late we had to spend most of the time until dark setting up camp and gathering wood. But I did see and hear white-headed Woodpeckers, Steller Jays, Oregon Juncos and chickadees (species undetermined). Also we saw a Mountain Quail and a Gray squirrel and heard a