Hooper, 1938 Jan, 31 Other gems gathered from their conversation: Mt. Jays most abundant here now; they move up-mountain in spring. Results of the two shoots we attended will bear this out as true. Few, but some, actual sights of jay eating (1) young (brains pecked out) (2) eggs - sucked (evidence here doubtful), of quail. Little or no difference in quail population seen in foot year or so. 3 - "[illegible] Hawks" or sharp-shinned (called so by 1 person) killed at game farm - each with a quail. "Mt. Jays not as noisy as Valley Jays," Many coyote about, found squirrels few, only seen in local places. Gray squirrel becoming more standard; begieved to really be on upgrade. Several reported that they "look closely at each one to see if it looks healthy. If it looks scabby or sick, I shoot [illegible]." They seem to well come, truly, their increase. campaign for squirrels. No poison or Predator Control (other than their own) carried out for several years = 3 yrs., at least. These cats are definitely in ill repute.