Logswell 1948 Journal 24 Dec. 18 p.4 (contd). The sparrows were common in such an area, as would be expected. In the larger, more protected gulches are dense thickets of Bosa sp. The one quail call heard came from such a place. The only trees within a mile (probably much more) of the point are two Cupressus macrocarpa and a few small eucalyptus in 2 different spots -- all apparently planted by ranchers. The land here is grazed, but apparently not too severely, since a lot of fresh green annuals (chiefly chickweed) and some grass is coming up after the recent rains, although several Herefords were seen. a list of the birds (& mammals) observed on the bay or around its S.W. and E. margins + those seen on the point follows: (numbers are estimates made at end of trip). (* = entry made under species account): near So. from boat Tomells Point end of Bay (Nog 1 - Sand Pt.) - (on & near) * Common Loon 10+ * Arctic Loon 10 + 200+ * Red-throated Loon 1 15+ altogether *(Holboell's) Red-necked Grebe 4 * Horned Grebe 50 200 50 * Eared Grebe 20 20 10 * Western Grebe 20 25 5 Red-billed Grebe 1 2