The following is a listing of key locations within this section that may be the most productive based on past experience. Also noted are species that are hard to find within the count circle and are possible within the habitat of this section. Please don't 1imit censussing to just the areas mentioned, but consider them the most important. Cover as much of the section as your time and energy allows. Remember, if your party splits or moves to another section, please begin a new field card. Any constructive comments about this section would be appreciated (i.e. too big or small, access problem, other key locations). Please note actual areas covered. Also note contacts for entrance onto private property.

Diablo Canyon / PG & E property

Access to the section is controlled by PG&E and must be prearranged. Drive and walk canyons including Diablo, Pecho, and Irish. Walk areas of riparian habitat and drive ridge road. Some of coastal bluff is within section but no shoreline. Crowbar Canyon not in section. Species recorded here include Greater Roadrunner, Band-tailed Pigeon, Steller Jay, Varied Thrush, and unusual warblers such as Hermit and Nashville. Check mature oaks for Brown Creeper. Owling could be productive but night access has never been available.

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