Mch27. Aransas River, 5 1/2 mi. ENE Skidmore, Bee Co., Texas I decided upon this name for the locality even though it can be reached by driving only by the Refugio road going SE from Beeville. The Heard property adjoins the Driscoll so I should have opportunity to collect along a good segment of the stream. Birds seen during my walk 5:00 - 6:00 pm included Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Belted Kingfisher (1) Wilson Snipe (1) Louisiana Waterthrush Red-bellied Hawk (1) Barred Owl - duet whuk -- -- -- whuk-whoa The last two notes coupled, & altogether. Sunset 6:47 - about 10 minutes later I saw bats leave the building through attic ventilator on N side. A few minutes later I heard the call of Merriell's Parake "zurree arr" a hoarse whistle accent on middle syllable. I started to hunt the bird but it moved away. Second calling to E. Coylee howled at 8:30, not earlier. Lightning flashes to N - sky clear overhead. Mch28. about 12:30 a.m. the wind increased from the S; rain fell later, a heavy downpour between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. By 8:00 the skies were clearing and weather was warm + humid (about 90° F at 11:00 am) I left the house at 7:45 and walked downstream for about a mile, perhaps a little more, remaining on the W bank. At