Remsen, J.V. 1977 Clay-colored Sparrow Spizella pallida Sept. 5 Point Reyes, Marin Co., Calif: 1 in the valley to the West of the cypress at Nunes Ranch, but before the cattle pond, where it had been found yesterday. A and slimmer small sparrow, smaller than nearby Savannas, with a long tail - typical Spizella shape. The breast was a clear sandy-buff and the belly was whitish - no gray at all; the triangular cheek patch was strong and conspicuous; a gray wash formed a hind-collar which contrasting with the rest of the sandy-brown upperparts. The details of the crown were never seen clearly but the buffy chest and strong cheek patch eliminate Brewers and Chipping. Found 2 days ago by Binford and Parameters Oct. 9 Point Reyes: 2 - 1 in draw w. of Nunes and 1 in lupines LCB, VR around pond at the "T" junction a few hundred yds. from Nunes Ranch. Both birds had strong triangular cheek patches, no line from eye to bill, pale streak through crown, gray collar contrasting with sandy-brown back, and underparts too pale for Chipping. Flight note softer than the metallic flight note of Chipping