Davis 946 aphelcoma californica 2mi, SE Reegm -1/650', Tehama co., Calif. May 25, 1946 ♂(1692) taken from Diggerline. Solitary bird. Several small flocks (3-4) encountered earlier in a.m. in Diggerline. May 27, 1946 ♂(1707) collected from about 10 ft up in a Blue Oak. Jays were heard calling, and when I squeaked they two flew almost immediately into a Blue Oak about 15 ft. from me. One was collected; the other flew about 30 yds. away and called several times, then was silent.