Davis. 1940. 26). Aug. 13. 2 1/2 mi. s.e. Thirwood, 10', Pacific to., Wash. Theurotrichus_, and in the early p.m., 1 Sora_ trowbridgii_. Chittin gave me 1 Ceromyscus._ Shot a hairy woodpecker in p.m., as it picked ants from baldersapling. Shot an immature Song Sparrow. Woodpecker in perfect plumage. The animals are becoming more and more silent each day, and this cannot be attributed to reduction in numbers as a result of collecting. Chickarees are calling much less frequently, and chip- munks_, which could be squeaked up at many places, are completely silent. The Sora_ are restless animals that are daytime songers_ -Sora especially, and Theurotrichus_ are becoming much more common. Ceromyscus_, Microtus_, & Zapus_ are scarce. Birds observed today: Western, California, Kingbilled, Glancous-winged, + Bonaparte Gulls, Blue Heron, Doublecrested Lor- morant, Bandtailed Pigeon, Hairy Woodpecker, Northwestern Crow, Western Flycatcher, Barnswal- lows, Blackcapped Chickadee, Winter Wren, Robin, Song Sparrow, Willow Goldfinch, Bush-kit, Russet- backed Thrush. Aug. 14. Rain trap & skinned a.m. 1 Microtus_, 1 Sora trowbridgii_ 1 Ceromyscus_. Hunted p.m. Day very windy, + few animals were in evidence. Chittin and I set traps on chicon farm, 1 1/2 mi. n. Thirwood, owned by a Mr. Giles. The property is quite extensive, some