E.C. Aldrich 1937 (2.) Swallowing some oil while out at sea thus poisoning themselves (eventually tossed up on shore). (3.) Getting the nostrils clogged with grease and thus suffocating. (tossed up on shore) (4.) Becoming partially oiled and going to the dry beach to preen. Here they die of starvation hastened by over exertion of preening or by exposure to cold wind as their separated + matted feathers. The weather for today was dull sunny, or partly cloudy with occasional cold winds. The following are census from the main areas where collecting was done: Half Moon Bay We covered about 3/4ths of the entire bay which amounted to about 25 miles. California Murre -------------- 59 Cormorant (Species ?) --------- 1 Western Grebe ----------------- 15 Plaucon-winged Gull ----------- 1