Weston 1945 1. Passerella (Melospiza) melodia March 12 West End Elle Valley, Marin Co. California Numerous songs heard from fresh water marsh at ocean end of valley. Majority were hopping about in clumps of Juncus. It rained lightly from 5:15 p.m. (our arrival) till after dark. March 13 Between 7:30 a.m. and 12 noon I caught 3 song sparrows in Museum Special Snap traps set in same marsh as mentioned yesterday. Dr. Benson caught 6. March 14 Pierce Ranch, Tomales Point, Marin County, California. 6 p.m. while it is raining quite hard several can be heard singing near the barn. 1 can be seen singing once every 5+ seconds from perch on fence post.