Salt 1947 Journal Cottonwood Spring, Elev. 3000', Riverside Co., Calif. April 26 (Cont) Cottonwood trees and a couple of Washingtonia palms. Found at least eight flowering stalks of a native orchid blooming at the foot of the rocks where the spring comes out of the ground. (Epipactus?) Went out with Dr. Stebbins looking for Xantusia. The weather was clear with only a few clouds, but not very warm. Found one Xantusia vigilis under a fallen trunk of Mohave Yucca. In the afternoon took the guns out looking in the wash south of camp for Callisaurus. We only saw one or two and didn't collect any. Saw an antelope ground squirrel on the rocks on the side of the hill and took a couple of shots at long range. Missed with both. Observed the following birds: Phainopepla, Linnet, Purple Finch (probably Calif. but not sure) Warbling Vireo, Western Flycatcher, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Orange-crowned Warbler, Paleolated Warbler, Gambel Quail, Mourning Dove, Hermit Thrush, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Costa Hummer, Arkansas Goldfinch, Hooded Oriole, Lazuli Bunting Evening went to small water tank 1/4 mi. up canyon from spring to shoot bats. Had about 4 shots at one. No luck.