1940 We had lunch in the edge of Santa Monica on the ocean front where we sat at at table outdoors and shed our coats as it was warm Went into 1632 Virginia Road. Very warm, and Enny- Jan. 14. We sat on the terrace or deck most of the morning enjoying the Brushline Birds noticed: Mockingbird, Black Phoebe, Anna Hummingbird, Audubon Warblers, Savannah Sparrow, Song Sparrow (singing pell) After dinner(now) we drove on to Palos Verdes where we spent the night Jan. 15. Still delightfully warm. Ocean clean and placid. Birds noticed: Hermit Thrush, Mockingbird(silent), Song Sparrow, Audubon Warblers. After lunch we drove on to Palm Springs via Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana Canyon, Corona, Riverside, Breaumont, Banning. Arrived about 5:30 p.m. Stopped at La Cita. Jan. 16. I was outside at 7 a.m. sun just rising, and the rocky hill behind La Cita, a bright golden brown. In the low brush, Towhees and Goldfinches were singing everywhere. The first note I heard before I got up was that of the Say Bluebird which was seen later on the roof. The Black Phoebe was in the garden too. As I got out into the desert region, W. Bluebirds appeared. Audubon Warblers everywhere Savannah Sparrows abundant