Cogswell 1949 Journal 142 Dec. 26 Santa Monica Mts. above Hollywood & Beverly Hills L.A. Co., Calif. From 6:35 a.m. until 5:15 pm I was afield participating in the Los Angeles Christmas Bird Count. Areas covered were Wonderview Canyon (side canyon E from Cahuenga Pass), Lake Hollywood vicinity, Cahuenga Creek (by trail to summit of "west" peak), Mulholland Drive from Beverly Glen Blvd. to Head of Stone Canyon, upper Fredell Canyon (N slope of Mts). Birds in general were exceedingly scarce compared to previous years in many of those same localities. Only 5 robins were seen all day, for instance, despite abundant toyon berries; and the total count of Audubon warblers was only 43 (normally in hundreds). Areas covered included sage brush (for Rufous-crowned Sparrows - 3 seen), chaparral of 2+ types, the Sycamore-oak- sycamore canyon woodland. Total list of Birds re- corded are entered in my roll book. Deer tracks were plentiful, & 1 doe was jumped on the N slope near Stone Canyon. 1 covey of Quail, about 12 were seen. 4 Turkey Vultures flew westward along the L.A. River about 2 p.m., when temp. was up to about 70°. 3 Red-tails, including a very black melano, soared about Cahuenga. 1 Red-breasted Sapsucker found working on 1 of 2 lone oaks in small draw above L. Hollywood.