California Condor Eben McMillan 9 October 1963 After gaining what information needed from Mrs. Albite, before engaging her in debate about wildlife preservation, I then proceeded in an effort to influence her thinking so that she might not shoot Condor, or Eagles, when they come to feed on her dead sheep. At first she stated she would shoot any animal that came to harm any of her animals from which she had to make her living even though she might get thrown in jail for so doing. We conversed on this matter for nearly an hour and I firmly believe that her attitude towards predators was changed to the point whereby Condor, at least, in the future, will not be shot on her property, if she can be sure any birds in question feeding on her dead sheep, are Condor, will not be molested. She also indicated her willingness to call Riley Patterson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Predator Control officers in Bakersfield. Should anything commence harming her Sheep, or Cattle, again. The above was an experiment in seeing if people, within the range of Condor, can be acquainted with an understanding of why Condor should be protected. If properly approached I am sure this can be done. Not only do I feel this can be done, but I also feel an educational movement of this sort is a necessity if Condor are to remain within their present range for any length of time, in the future. What Condor would be shot, or disturbed, by an enlightened human population, within their range, would be a negative factor in their welfare compared to what now goes on through ignorance and a disrespectful attitude by the general public towards wildlife in general. Mrs. Dorothy Albite could easily develop a respectful and knowledgeable attitude towards Condor, and wildlife in general, were some effort made.