Salt 1947 Journal Pinto Basin, 3 mi S, 1/2 mi W, Pinto Peak, Riverside co., Calif. which were frightened at approach immediately ran down rodent tunnels without stopping. Walked down east slope of dune to wash at base of foothills. Saw no lizards and only one bird, a gnatcatcher (probably Plumbeous.) Smoke trees were the principal vegetation in the wash. Walked back up to the dune. The vegetation is about the same as that of the flat basin floor except the percentage of grass is higher and crosote lush less. By this time (12 M) it had become warmer and was able to shoot an Uma scoparia while he waited at entrance to burrow after running before me. Collecting improved and Dr. Stebbins shot 3 and I shot one more Uma. Then started back to truck. Saw Ash-throated Flycatcher, and collected a Townsend Warbler for identification. Drove on to 29 Palms; bought groceries in Yucca Valley and continued to Desert Hot Springs where we inquired directions to Long Canyon. Directions: 3 mi south of Desert Hot Springs on Aqueduct Road (to Indio) turn east on well defined road. Supposed to be