K. Dixon 1952 Journal 15 mi. W Bastrop, 600 ft., Bastrop Co., Texas Bird list Feb 3-5. Golden-crowned Kinglet - common in elms Ruby-crowned Kinglet - appears more widespread than former Myrtle Warbler - frequently seen in elms, usually mingles in mixed flocks. Cardinal - common, some paired; on Feb 4, 2051 Travelling with 1-2 seen on different occasions twice. At sunset, Feb. 5, fight involving ♂ vs. ♀ and ♀ vs. ♀ ; cucks and squawks hoplotype-like. Spotted Towhee - infrequent, usually solitary Field Sparrow - common, chiefly in elms, always in company, of their species or mixed flock. White-crowned Sparrow - abundant - singing White-throated Sparrow - one seen with White-crown Harris Sparrow - 1 taken Fry Sparrow - one seen - ventral markings brown Western Meadowlark - one taken out of flock of 1-12 sharp, bent the only note heard. Feb. 5. (A.M. in early morning - sun rose about 7:20 a.m. Dr Miller and I proceeded parallel down slope toward creek in hope of flushing a Barred Owl - no success. Creek reached at 7:58 after which I concerned myself with following advice. About 10:45, I worked up slope along road, taking meadowlark, Bewick's Wren along way and one Dendroscopus escalante (684 ) in mosquitoes nearer camp. I reached camp about 11:30 and spent soon hour writing note.