Arnold 1937 Primitive Area, Strawberry Canyon, Berkeley, Alameda Co., Calif. Oct. 31, Arrived at Botanical Garden 9:00 A.M.—Saw Mr. Brydon. It is bright and pretty morning as it rained yesterday the plants are covered with moisture. Consequently I am going up the fire road to enter the primitive area by way of the far north gate near the summit of Monument Hill. At present I am sitting outside of the area on the west side about 1/2 way between the botanical garden and the gravel pit. I have a good view of the west side of Monument Hill. This portion is that covered with brush and a few scattered oaks. I heard a Titmouse in one of the oaks, a Spotted Towhee in the brush, two Wren-lits, two Hermit Thrushes. At 10:15 while coming along the northwest corner of the fence I frightened a covey of approx. eight Valley Quail. Three of these flew into