Pyramid Lake, Nev. May 9, 1932 The lake was very placid all day; only slight breezes ruffled the lake. The day was only pleasantly warm, considerable snow can still be seen on the mountains close to Pyramid Lake. The Sierras are still densely covered with snow from about 6000 feet up. He passed several places where it was over 3 ft. deep on the level (crossing Donner Pass May 8.) Mr. Cooper, custodian of the refuge, said there were only about 7 colonies of pelicans last year. He thought 1000 was a generous estimate. (Note: Hall counted 10,000 in 1924). He thinks we are too early to get all nests this trip. Indians fish in the lake constantly or report the fishing good. The Mr. Davis has a ranch house just back of Cooper's. He says that the immediate 20 acres on which all buildings are located is the only available private land - rest is in Indian Reservation. There is also a small resort here. It is run by a young fellow, and is not strictly Presbyterian. Anaho Island is a bird preserve.