W. J. Francisco 1963 50. Journal. May 24. Devils Den, Kern County, Calif. Morning Doves and a few Lark Sparrow came to the area, some drinking. See species account for Calif. Dove. Wind in this area has been throughout the period, and in most parts of the area, very strong and turbulent, estimated to average 25 knots with gusts to 40, and not diminishing at sundown. Doves were noted to walk toward water sideways so that they faced the wind as they walked. May 25 Devils Den, Kern County, 05-30 Weather cloudy with broken AC and few ST patches, wind continuing but less strong, averaging an estimated 20 knots out of shelter with gusts to 30, and cool. Observing birds from upper water dam, across ravine by lower dam, up canyon by the artificial roost, then over the ridge and circled back around ridge crests. Saw a single Chukar at 0608 on a rocky ridge in the ravine above the artificial shelter. On return trip saw two ravens diving a golden