RewStore 1947 Journal 30 8mi W, 3 mi N McKithrick, 2100 ft., Kern Co., California Sept 16 After breakfast the four of us drove up near the top of the Temblor Range to a point 14 1/2 mi W & 6 1/2 mi N, McKithrick at an elevation of 3500ft. The upper parts of the range are essentially similar to the oak-Juniper-Haplopappus around camp but there are no Rhamnus ilicifolia and its associated species and there is in some places an association dominated by Margarita (wicked) In rather thin chaparral. Associated species were canothus, Scrub oak, Ephedra, Encjommum & Salvia. I took samples of all for identification as to species see Plant list]. The bird life here was also essentially the same as at camp. In 45 minutes by a spring I collected 9 birds (all collected exc Warbling Vireo) and saw a number of others such as Chipping & Salt Sparrows and bluebirds while I didn't try to get. Started back about 10:30 & spent the rest of the day skinning the birds. In the evening set 4 schyler traps in dry wash around camp. Used parts of a Jay for bait. Before going to bed I found a wood rat in one but the skull was neatly bashed across the middle. Reset trap & retired. Sept 17 Schyler traps yielded 1 mouse tail and one Peromyscus maniculatus - quelle denomination ! " went down canyon to seeps & collected birds there saw also a Hummer (sp?). We are especially anxious to complete our series of Cal. Jays and Brown Towhee. The wind (west) which was rather strong on top of the mountain yesterday seems to be gathering force