"B. Richardson 934 Kern River Blackbird 2 the mating sight. The mate and egg and young bird were undisturbed. by 22. Two pairs of blackbird observed at the sand peninsula in the Big Kern lake. These birds were carrying on their activities about the willow thicket that partially covered the peninsula. A nest containing 4 eggs about 3 incubated. The nest was located in a small willow which was one of a number about forming a loose group. The water which contained many water grasses and reeds was about a foot deep and the nest was about 2' off the water. The major portion of the willow was used for the support of the willow nest. The nest and set of 4 are listed by Mr. Dixon. The pair of nursing birds were taken.