Banks (1987) Melospiza melodia 33. 8 May S of Naval Research Nest U 1840 Nest is empty, Vest dry inside, not disturbed. 9 May W of Naval Research Nest T. 1845 L-1 8.2 gm. 8+9 Pin. 2 mm. Alula, all prim + sec out. General sheaths also out. Upper-mid-back + upper abdominal + a few flank sheaths out. Eyes not open. L-3 (9.1) gm. 8+9 Pin. 2+mm. Same as L-1. Inner prim cov. + outer sec cov out. Did not notice this on L-1. 4 gpc (rim). are out, all g.s.c. Eyes closed R-1 (9.6) gm. 8+9 Pin. 3 mm. All gpc sheaths are out. Eyes slightly open. R-3 6.2 gm. 8+9 Pin. - mm. Eyes closed. All prim, barely out all sec. barely out, Alula out. No others out, 10 May 0650 R-1 9.3 gm. 8th Pin. 5mm. Wing humeral, back (all parts), flank, mobile central, + head sheaths out. A few just out on thigh. Eyes open. L-1 8.4 gm. 8+9 Pin. 4 mm. Same as R-1 but no sheaths out on thighs. L-3 (9.0) gm. 8+6Pin. 4 mm. Same as R-1. Eyes may not be open. R-3 5.9+gm. 8+6 Pin. 1 mm. Eyes slightly open. Prim + sec out, no coats. Upper central sheaths out, but just. Fore feet out.