Gymnogyps californianus April 12, 1946 Hopper Canyon, Calit. of carcass (5 at 1:41) circling. These condors - no onypthers- see did not come near carcass by 3:30. One turkey vulture flew close once but more slighted. I do not believe any condor saw the stuffed deer today. We left blind about 3:40+ drove to near Old Cabin. From there at 4:15 I saw at least 4 condors flying about the cliffs at Big Cave & at least one on ledge at same time (5 or total). Saw 2 perched on Flat Ps. & a nearby Ps. also - so 7 total at least. Breeze still fair from W. & sky clear over head. Returned to base camp. April 13, 1946 Clear morning, light breeze by 7 a.m. - should be good soaring today. At 7:30 a.m. Ed Hanson & I were in cave blind at old horse carcass. We set the stuffed doe about 20-30's E of the horse. Two turkey vultures were perched in a tree 20/100t yds. E. of horse carcass. Carcass was mainly maggot and slop inside now though hide still mostly intact. By 8a.m. 4+ ravens had pecked at horse carcass & 5 turkey vultures were perched about 50 yds. from carcass. 9:30 - one turkey vulture slighted close to horse carcass, but others left without approaching. The comparatively large member of turkey vultures, ravens, & some condors which fed or approached the horse car