Richardson 1937 Black-Billed Magpie (Pica pica ludovicia) May 25, 1937 - north 20 mile G., lake G., Oregon - This species is fairly common here although it may not at first appear so, due to its typically solitary habit (especially foraging in this region) and relative quietness compared to its striking coloration. That this species seems to be dominated by other and smaller species is at once interesting and curious. The California Jays were twice seen to chase a single magpie. Brewer Blackbirds also were seen to chase a magpie. The most noticeable or submission of these birds may not be a key to their shyness as in foraging or egg or young, however. Several birds were observed foraging on the canyon side, be- tween the small sagebrush bushes. The use of the tail in climbing up hill was noted- apparently it was used for balance, only moving to sides. May 30, 1937 as above - One magpie seen chasing an owl (very probably a long-eared Owl) from one willow thicket to another, at about 8:30 A.M. June 6, 1937 - Peach, Warner Valley, Oregon - Young are very much in evidence here - because of their numbers and noisy cries. This con- trasts with 20 mile Creek a week ago, where no young were out of the nest, perhaps none born.