Feb 3 Univ. Calif. Campus, Alameda Co., Cal. Confinement took all the fat off all of these birds since they are all very [illegible] light. Bird 36- accidentally killed with ether. f, leg, wing, bill, bursa saved; bursa large, gray fleably, 30 mm long. This bird was shiny like the preceding one. No examination made for parasites. Lake Tamescal, +20ft, Alameda Co., Cal.- At least 3 of the known red birds are apparently still present. W|BL q/2 a still [illegible], and another bird that has lost its tag, pin and all, is staying close to W|BL. Five unclipped, unseved birds released about 1 p.m. 3 of them immediately flew to the S end of the lake, while the other two remained near the dam. The two birds having territory there made several charges at these birds, but just when they'd get close enough to peck, they'd see the tags and wear off. After about five minutes they were still staying close by the intruders but had not yet pressed home an attack. Two of the other tagged birds immediately joined a flock of tagged birds and started feeding on grass out of the water. At least 3 pairs are defending territory and maybe more are. Defense is active and encompassing sizable areas. Each of the birds defending territory has a swollen