D. Strong 1925 Copy) 177 the rocky point, scattering like Quail, and were visible for some time as they picked their way up to the top and over -- 3 to 4000' high (San Felipe valley is 1500' high at the lowest). They are tan colored -- a gray white that blends ideally with the rocks so that when not in motion they are invisible. Their underparts and rumps seem lighter -- the tail dark, They are apparently un- afraid of stock, and showed little fear of man even after our harmless bombardment. Note on SAN FELIPE VALLEY This valley (60 mis.long, 10 mis. across) is pure desert bordered by the sheer escapement of the S.P.M. (10,000') on the west, and San Felipe range (4000') on the east. The cactii are legion, scattered mesquites, cats claw, etc. furnish abundant desert vegetation. Many signs of Kangaroo rats seen. Cactus Woodpeckers, Ash throated flycatchers, w. w. doves (near canon mouths) Phainopeplas, Gnatcatchers, Vultures were seen out on the desert itself, but bird life is most abundant in the canyons where the creeks (at this time of year 1/4 to 1/2 a mile up the canyon) are found. In all, the following birds were seen and a number of others such as small flycatchers, briefly glimpsed sparrows (like Sage or Bell Sparrows), gnatcatchers and a few others.