Journal 34 TRECET, J 1991 Joe Vegas and Joe Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, San Miguel Cr., New Mexico. June 25 Sabicas elm are major components to the "dispersed woodland." (CRIS) The sand underlying is mostly Coyote willows. In several places scattered Utah Junipers and Ponderosa Pines are adjacent to the river, especially as the drainage worsens to the northwest of town. I visited this area from 05:30 to 07:40. I then drove to the U.S. Forest Service office in town for suggestions for potential field sites. I was referred to Joe Vegas National Wildlife Refuge. From the I-25 University Avenue exit, take New Mexico Highway 104 E., away from Town. In 1.2 miles there is a signed turn-off to the NWR. Headquarters is 2.1 miles E and 3.2 miles S. of the Univerty Ave. exit. There I met a trio of helpful folks, but I can't recall any names. There were a few Zebra Goldfinches on the Refuge, they said, but not in sufficient num- bers that could withstand my sampling scheme. They suggested the Waterous, NM area a short way to the north, mentioning specifically the Dorittle Ranch there. I left the refuge at 07:50, drove to road Having seen only that portion visible between Joe Vegas and Refuge area Headquarters. I called back to Clayton Rancor this a.m. - no dice. The weather this morning was windy from dawn on, with SE winds 5-10 mph, no clouds, Temp 60-70 F. Species list (only birds seen, except racoon track along Golliver River near Joe Vegas): [GR-Goldfinch R; NWR-refuge; B-gotta] Green-backed Heron - GR Turkey Vulture - B Woodpecker - B Coyote's Hawk - CR Currawong Jack - NWR Red-Tailed Hawk - NWR Gabivall - NWR American Kestrel - B