Journal R.E. Johnson 1968 Nov. 24 Tilden Regional Park, Contra Costa Co., Calif. Drove up Strawberry Canyon & over top passing golf course & Botanic garden & continued up part way to top of next ridge which over looks San Ballo Creek. Hiked out across a large grassy side hill (west facing) between the road & ridgetop. Eucalyptus Trees line the ridge & road. The grass area is long (cross slope) & narrow (road to ridge) & thus much of it is within 100 yds of the edge. Vegetation consisted of grass (both dry & green), dill, mustard, & thistle. There were a number of clumps of Coyote Bush [Baccharis pilularis]. Sky was overcast, Temp cool, Wind from west. 2:30-5:00 pm. Species accounts: Red-tailed Hawk (2 birds), Sparrow Hawk (1), Brown Towhee (common within 100 yds of edge), W.C. Sparrow (common), Golden-crowned Sparrow, & Song Sparrow (3 or 4). Other Species: Shrike - on top of 5 ft. cedar surrounded by grassland. Stellar Jay - gave R.T. Hawk call from pine stand. Red-shafted Flicker - heard calling from Eucalyptus grove