Remsen, J.V. 1975 Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana Jan.2 Rocky Ford area, Crowley-Otero Cos, Colo: 1 at Rocky Ford Wildlife Area in Arkansas Valley e.of Rocky Ford. Black Phoebe-like call, un- grayish streelied underparts, reddish bend of wing, [illegible] Much more common than usual in Colorado this winter according to Jack Reddall, interesting in that they were also more common in Calif than usual this last fall and early winter. Nov.1 Monterey area, Monterey Co, Calif: 1 at Carmel River near Sewage Plant - whitish throat, unstreaked gray breast, very reddish wings, triangular face patch, general shape like Song Sparrow, call very similar to Black Phoebels; also gave another buzzy note like a soft Lincoln's Sparrow Dec.6 Fairmont Park, Riverside Co, Calif: 2 in wet thickets near marsh in riparian. First bird - striped brownish crown with pale center streak; mouse-brown eyeline; triangular brownish cheek patch; obscurely defined whitish throat; grayish-brown chest with very obscure streaks; paler belly; striped back; very rusty-red wings from shoulder through primaries; shorter tail than Song Sparrow. Second bird had a stronger white throat and grayer chest and even redder wings. Dec.13 Fairmount Park: 1 same area.