KDixon 1949 Journal 6. Feb. 8 NE Face, San Pablo Ridge, Contra Costa Co., Calif. extending up the creek. We flushed a Horned Owl in the laurels, droppings and pellets indicating rather permanent habitation. Above the wooded narrow portion, this draw widened out into a broad chaparral-covered triangle relatively isolated except for continuity with brush in other side draws via a southerly fork of the The lower portion had water piped to a cattle range, evidences of recentment usage. one in which we stood. After inspecting the lower portion in which we heard Calif Quail, we proceeded up the South edge to the head end over the crest to the edge of Wildcat Canyon. The above had taken place between 9:30 - 11:30 AM with weather calm, sky overcast. As we returned to the car, we noted increase in wind velocity and occasional droplets of rain. Noted 3 deer, all hornless, two in "good condition" (A.S.L.), all alone, foraging in or near edge of woods, one +/- 50 ft out in open. Red-tailed Hawk - several seen overhead Calif Jay - abundant Brown Towhee - several heard Plain Titmouse - one in alder; another heard in oak Flicker - several heard Brewer Blackbird +/- 12 near pond Calif. Quail one covey of +/- 22; another heard covey Horned Owl - noted above,