W. J. Francois 1963 27. Journal March 22 McMillan Ranch, San Luis Olispos County, California. Checked hygrothermograph readings: Psychron - 43°, 42.5, 96% Hygrothermograph - 44°, 104% (est.) 080 left on walking tour of the Marion Spring - Palo-line Ridge - Pa- fruge Canyon area, also collecting specimens of dominant plants in this area. Watched a coyote for some time as it was watching me in a position near a possible den, Returned at 1220. 1530 Kodachrome #19. View to NE showing McMillan ranchhouse and quail refuge. 1/50, between f.8 + f.11. #20. Close-up of Atriplex in back of ranch house, 1/50, f.8. B.t.W. Photo #1, 1/100, f.16. Close-up of instrument shelter. 1630 Took station run team to observe quail coming in to evening feeding and roosting area. Weather clear and sunny, few clouds on horizon to west and south, moderate westerly wind, rather cool.