On top of the ridge a pair of Golden Eagles sailed low over my head showing an immense wing expanse, and white patches in the center of the otherwise dark wing of one. A Raven also flew over about 20 feet above me wheeled with a startled croak when he saw me standing motionless on the crest, closed his wings and dived far down over the valley below. A pair of flycatchers were seen here, but the species could not be determined as they were very shy and wary. Rock Wrens were singing from the steep slopes below. I caught a glimpse of a Chipmunk but the coloration could not be determined in the short time he was in sight. While descending the west slope of the ridge I flushed two medium sized sized gallinaceous birds a little smaller than a grouse and, a great deal larger than a quail. I only saw them for a split second as they disappeared around a rock and my only impression was that of a large bird, whirring wings, mottled body and a conspicuous buffy band bordering the tip of the tail. Later I found that both Aldrich and Davis had seen the same bird. Aldrich reported