R.M. Zink 1979 Journal 900's+ Wyman Creek to Roberts Ranch, Inyo Co. Calif. 2 July (cont) clearance at the very last. We got to the base of the canyon + were very discouraged. After the tough desert there was no water + howling insight. At a brusk spot in the creek bed (Lantana), squeezed out a > 50. Black-thr. Gray Warbler, 2 Junco + 2+ Green-tailed Towhee. Engidaurus We continued on (post closed but unlocked gate) + finally found a small, isolated patch of 10'-20' dense willows (Salix sp.). I coll. 2 P. i. canescens. We continued on to "Roberts Ranch" which consists presently of 3 abandoned buildings on S side of road + a cabin on that. The cabin is apparently operated by a college in Big Spring at a handwritten sign says you're welcome, if you leave it as you found it. We made camp just E of Roberts Ranch (on road). Heard Fox + Song Sparrows; 3 July Up ~ 700. We headed out to check the willow clumps for Fox Sparrows. There is only 1 good size patch of willows many scattered plants. The main patch (essentially at Roberts Ranch) also marks the beginning of permanent water flow from a spring. The patch of willows is v. dense, ~5m + has bare (Rosa) reeds in interspaces. The patch is ~ 50 x 20m. We were yet discouraged because only 1 Fox Sp. was seen (Pnz 1040) + the other patch of willow were apparently too small to support any. There were a # of dead willows in the middle of the creek bed just E of Roberts Ranch - suggesting first the amount of flow has decreased. There are signs of cattle grazing. The valley has Rosa, Lantana + lots of tall grass. The canyon