Iyanovitta Stelleri 1. 6 mi. N of Bachaca, 9600 ft. Hidalgo, Mex. June 30, 1946 3 flocks of Steller Jays were encountered while I hunted through fairly dense tracts of us Alnus religiosa. The birds remained 30-50 feet in the trees, and were very wary, retreating as I made my way toward them. There were about 4 birds in the first flock, but I could not get near them. There were 3 or 4 in the second flock, and I managed to take one bird which flew into a nearby fir. The third flock was composed of 3 or 4 birds, which con- tinually drifted away from me. The Steller Jays are apparently not uncommon here, travelling in small groups, and sticking pretty high in the firs. They are quite wary. Their call seems to me to be somewhat less loud than those around Berkeley. July 1, 1946 One pair of jays heard + seen flying from top to top of the firs near camp. Several others were heard, but not seen, as they called from the fir trees a short distance from camp. 1 mi. E of Omitlame, 7400 ft. Guerrero, Mex. July 22, 1946 Steller Jays are abundant in the oaks here. They travel in small groups of from 3's, and are very wary. Their harsh calls are like the northern form. They also give the "Red-tailed Hawk" scream, and I heard