W.J. Francon 1963 69. Journal. June 21. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. up-valley wind, bank of stratus in valley to the west. This stratus spread giving local overcast which again broke about 0800. 1000. I completed and repaired the blind at Marion Spring and observed there till 1237. 1452 Resumed station in the blind. Observed until 1917. Cattle watering at the trough were an effective deterrent to other birds coming in, even though some water was avail- able beyond the fence; some morning doves, finches and a blackbird got water with cattle present, but big and large they monopolized the water supply. June 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co.- 0825 Took station in blind at Marion Spring. Weather clear, light wind, rather cool out of the sun. In addition to quail, Morning Doves, House Finches, and Lark Sparrows were common here; also noted Shrikes, Green-Voached Goldfinch, Brown Tanager, and California Thrasher. Observed here till 1158.