W.J. Francis 1964 Journal. June 9. McWilliam Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. 1523 Returned to ranch house and reset watch to 15:55 - add 32 minutes to time since reset by guess. 1600 Serviced trap in front of house. 1745. Take Astragalus #9, vegetation in front of ranch house ungrazed by cattle, 1/25, f.8, 8 feet, ASA 25; approx. same spot as last year photo. 1930 to 2020 toured ranch by pickups to note quail distribution and state of vegetation. Filaree (Erodium) growing alongside & often in center strips of all dirt roads - sometimes 8-10 inches in diameter. Other green plants scattered along roadside, although grass is completely dried up & brown (largely Bromus rubens). In the soil bank land north of the ridge scattered alfalfa has much fresh green growth, and the Atriplex hedges are also putting out fresh new tips; alfalfa is grazed down (deer, rabbits?) on top, but green at bottom & available to quail. Erodium has many fruits and does not show evidence of heavy use. Both soil bank and protected pastures offer fairly thick grass plus brush for