m. m. Erickson 1933 Sayornis saya Olm Springs, Riverside Co., Calif. Dec. 28, 1933 11:30 an individual seen in vacant lots near south edge of town; used mesquite bush, clothes line pole, fence posts as perches; flew down near to ground when catching food, then up to perch; one rested on ground, then hopped to low stone; sallies usually 10-15 feet out from post; no call notes heard. Ditch above Laguna Dam, Imperial Co., Calif. Jan. 1, 1934 Several seen in dead Willow belt along edge of slough; chose low perching places, usually 3 or 4 feet high sometimes up to 10 or 12 feet rarely higher; were not observed to go out over water as did the Vermilion Flycatcher; one taken as specimen. Jan. 3, 1934 Same location; a number seen to day and two taken. Individuals spaced out; distances not determined. Occasionally gave call note. Jan. 3, 1934 Same location; a number of individuals present; seemed more numerous than on first day but this may be lack of observation or more territory covered. Side of irrigation ditch, 6 mi. west of Fort Yuma, Imperial Co., Calif. Jan. 4, 1934 One individual seen perching in creosote bush in area of scattered creosote, mesquite, etc.; shifted look out perch frequently. A second individual seen a 1/2 mi. farther down ditch. Used small 3 ft high bushes at