Ford 3049 Gymnogyps californianus April 29, 1976 Kern Co., Calif. The last 4-5 years (Quin Ranch for one place). Marion said the Cayote Spring area was apparently one of the most frequent for condors. I could not locate the spring from Marion's directions, but this "Lamer Vincent Ranch" had a few scattered oaks but was mainly rolling oat-covered dry hills. There were two high tension power lines in the area - possible condor boyards. I found a steer carcass 2 weeks old but no condor evidence near it. Seemingly condor movement to this area in fall would indicate food shortage elsewhere, but except for sheep in some areas, potential condor food is constant as to lo- cation (tho perhaps greater mortality in winter). GR Buckingham of Delano said he believed the Quin Ranch had been sold & that it was now in wheat instead of sheep - this tendency, if general, would decrease condor food supply. April 30, 1976 Kern Co., Calif. With my uncle GR Buckingham of Delano flew in search of condors. Left Delano at 9:45 & flew over Lost Hills to E. edge of the Temblor Range, thence southward at about 2000' altitude over the foothills - over Camas Rocks & other rocks, & over several hundred head of cattle - past Fellows & McKittrick;