122 Pitelka 1943 Passerina amoena. June 13/15 2 mi SE Beegum, 1650 feet, Tehama Co., Calif. Observed only on the higher parts of the south slope in the vicinity of an area of black oaks and of the borders of streams passing through this black oak area. Specifically they occurred in thickets of Rhus, grape (Vitis) and several other shrubs. A number of males were in song! June 16/22 2 mi E Hayfork, 2400 ft., Trinity Co., Calif. Not particularly common, but regularly distributed along forest edge about grassy openings, cleared areas, or pastures. Noted along Hayfork Creek, Duncan Creek, and Big Creek. June 23. A nest, from which three young left as I approached it, was found in a Symphoricarpos shrub in a border thicket of Cornus, Rosa, and Symphoricarpus next to an open area of gear and placer digging. The female called alarmingly nearby. The male was not present. June 25/26 1 mi W Hyampom, 1200 ft., Trinity Co., Calif. Common about shrub- and thicket-bordered openings along the south-facing slope above camp.