Gymnogyps californicus Kern Co., Calif. of Sequoia Natl Forest May 2, 1946 Head of cattle on his district but he knew of no sheep. I left Bakersfield about noon & drove northward on the Porterfield road which runs about 7 miles E. of Famoso, turned eastward up Little Creek for about 5 miles. There I examined about 8 sheep carcasses of apparently several months vintage. Some had apparently dried up in part, & about half had been partially consumed by coyotes, but saw no evidence of cardors. Later examined 2 more old sheep carcasses - carnivores again but no cardor evidence. Saw no ravens at all in this area. From 12:45 to 2:30 I prowled about the dry rolling hills - squirrels were absent from many sections as if poisoned. Saw 30+ turkey vultures, 1 golden eagle, & 10+ broad- winged hawks in the vicinity. Could not find the poisoning party. Drove northward toward Porterville again, then west to Delano via McFarland and Pasien. The Poison- Woody road. Sky 5/10 cirro-stratus, fair breeze. May 3, 1946 Bakersfield, Calif. Drove from Delano to Bakersfield & there talked with Bufort Fox and Joe Keyes. Fox had heard of no cow dors being seen E. of Famoso - nor Keyes - but both were sure they would be there soon. Keyes had been