Field notes, v1294
Page 347
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W. J. Francis 1964. 20, Journal. March 6, San Juan Canyon, San Luis Obispo County. Tree with Golden Eagles nest, just before coming into cultivated part of the canyon. Thence to McMillan Ranch, arriving 1353, (mileage 52088). A well developed thunderstorm was located to the west about 1500, but San Juan Creek area had clear skies, with only scattered Cumulus. From 1400 to 1430 looked for quail in the planted brush beyond the old house, interrupted by a short rainy period. Sky now completely over- cast with CuNb; apparently a major cold front is bringing a line of showers & thunderstorms. 1730 After only a few light showers, sky nearly clear, some cumulus; brisk west wind. Ended observations. 1900 Psychron check of Friez hygrothermograph: H.G.: 40° - 43% Psychron: 40.5-33° - 41/9o Excerpts from Mc Millan Weather Log : "Monday, Feb. 17. Weather cold, bright, dry for some time. "Evidence of pairing noted in quail of Ranch Covey. "Plenty green forage for cattle and quail although promise of more growth is not evident.