W. J. FRANCIS 1962. 5- JOURNAL. Dec. 29, 1962. side grassy hillside, some single and grouped live oaks. Two possible watering points for quail - overflow from pump about 1/4 mile from HQ buildings provides ground level pool. Watering trough about 1/2 mile downstream provides continuous drip (frozen this morning). No sign of quail anywhere along route - several thick live oaks apparently suitable for roosting but most contained squirrel nests. Many badger holes & wood-rat nests seen. After sunrise, a herd of 11 deer seen on crest of hill to west grazing on open grass. 2 indubing bucks remained together during 15-20 min obsvtn. None identifiable as faunos. 11:30 Drove with Jim to McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County (122 miles each way, plus 3 miles around ranch, total 247 miles). Observed quail hunting by variety of hunters. birds abundant. Talked with