1956 Jacks Journal 55 Dec. 1-2 Grey Lodge Waterfowl Refuge Butte Co., Calif. There were a few Lindby Ducks on the refuge also. I pulled heads off many of the ducks and geese to make skulls. Don Medina and I each brought a Snow Goose back. Drove over some roads in the refuge just before sundown. By now the Geese were beginning to leave in great flocks, mostly headed east, presumably to feed. This movement continued until long after dark. Sun: morning about 9 AM we again walked over a good bit of the refuge. Aside from flushing more Pheasants (probably several hundred) the scene was about the same. Saw several crippled birds, 2 Dowitchers and a Least Sandpiper were along the edge of the refuge, along with some Killdeer. Gathered more heads, for skulls. Picked up a Gadwall for a museum skeleton. Saw a young Golden Eagle from far off, in a tree, and worked up to 50 or so yards before it flushed. Saw a number of Turkey Vultures, some with wings outspread, sunning. Dr. Miller + some others saw 3 Whistling Swans but I missed them. Left the refuge about 2 PM., drove over back roads of the Sacramento River valley. Saw a Rock Vireo on a fence made of the lavender of the Marysville Buttes. Saw several Brownish Owls. Picked up a foot in good shape. See species accounts for many birds listed.