June, 1992 Journal Armstrong Ranch 2 mile E of Remington, Kern Co., Texas. Elevation 20 feet. May 6-11 no stickiness in today's relative humidity. There were no winds this (cool) morning. Surface winds after 12:30 blew mostly E or NE 5 mph or ss. Upper level winds blew widely scattered clouds from N -> S. High temp. today was about 82. On May 8, weather was less pleasant but not quite as nice as yesterday. It was again cool in the morning but winds came up much earlier, just after sunrise. They were light SE winds until 09:10, then increased steadily to 5-15 mph by noon and continuing through the evening hours. There were only widely scattered afternoon clouds, no threat of precipitation. With the favorable wind, I was not surprised to see so many migrants lingering here. This was perhaps the most frustrating day I have ever had in my pursuit of lesser goldfinches. I moved my nets to the east, to the favorite area I found yesterday. I adjusted their placement as the sun crossed the sky, finding always sites fairly sheltered from the wind. Wild birds landed on the cages of my feeder birds, but none today found my nets. I recorded six birds - came sticking around for the feed that follow-up. I think I will have to shoot birds for which then will be no vocal record. (SA.) I found a Gray-crowned Yellowthroat near the eastern fence line of the small "pasture." I asked Mr. Armstrong if he would be willing to permit bird-watchers to come try to refuel it. He declined to have people, he didn't turn in large numbers on his property, and broadcast notice of the birds' presence would surely attract many hikers. After dark, I drove 5 to Raymondville to restock my ice box with block ice. I saw a DOR corn snake (20") 2 miles S. of Noises on the return drive.