Nov 3. Park Cr., 6 3/4 mi. W Weed, 4300 ft., Shasta Co., Calif. We arrived in this area about 9:30 a.m. - SUNNY, CALM. I crossed a roaring creek and worked up the north-facing slope, which was covered with open forest of Douglas Fir, White Fir, and Yellow Pine. There were open places, either rocky or grown to waist-high deciduous shrubs. Some dead trees standing; no recent logging. Only five bird species encountered in 45 minutes: Steller Jay, Robin, Hairy Woodpecker, Golden-crowned Kinglet (flock ± 6), and Brown Creeper. I took the Creeper from a flock of birds I believed to be Golden-crowned Kinglets. I crossed the creek and started up the south-facing slope at 11:00 am. This slope was much more open, having been logged over during the last year or two. There were exposed rocky areas and other patches grown to Ceanothus. Some areas of bare earth scarred by log dragging. Chipmunk seen running along log at base of hill. Sceloporus in rocky area in sun. CLOUDING IN somewhat. I worked up close to taller timber - Yellow Pine, Incense Cedar; scattered Douglas Fir and Sugar Pine. Ceanothus prostratus on much of ground - some standing dead trees and patches of reproduction. Little manzanita. Red-tailed Hawk - melanistic (rectrices and remiges whitish, all other feathers of underside dark chocolate brown). Bird gave characteristic scream. Flew about in open areas. Steller Jay heard calling (Kuk kuk KUK) Golden-crowned Kinglet - single in Douglas Fir reproduction