K Dixon 1948 Journal 35. Dec 28 Cottonwood Cr., 2 mi N Barrett Jct., San Diego Co., Calif. similar lack of bird life. We departed and drove back to La Mesa - no further incidents worthy of note. I have an impression of fewer Red-tailed Hawks seen on this trip than in the same area in previous winters. Dec 30. Alvarado Canyon, 1 mi N, 4 mi W La Mesa, San Diego Co., Calif. In area 1 mi E of junction with San Diego River from 5:15 until 6 PM - cloudy, calm. Broad canyon bottom with several small streamcourses. Vegetation Baccharis viminea and a composite of similar growth form a scattered canopas & Prunus ilicifolia in bottom; scattered sycamores & willows. Noted several Jadwalls on small ponds - several Coots also present which did not flush. Heard California Thrush singing on N-facing slope. Audubon Warblers abundant. Also noted White-crowned Sparow, Bran Towhee, Ruby-crowned Kinglet. See ahee acc't, Bran Towhee. Dec 31. Yagui Well, 18 mi E Julian, San Diego Co., Calif. Arrived at well about 5:15 PM accompanied by M Williamson. Waterhole for cattle located at mouth of draw leading north from San Felipe wash. latter runs E-W covered with smoke tree (Dalea) Several Ironwood trees & mesquite in waterhole area as well as smaller composite shrubs. Draw to N had typical desert shrubs, Larrea, Encelia, Acacia greggi,