Mayhew 1947 Journal 8. May 3 Strawberry Canyon, U.C. campus, Alameda Co., Calif. location in trees in the middle of poison oak patches. However, we were able to get close to a bush-tits' nest that was also found. The following species were seen today: Valley Quail, Black Phoebe, Lazuli Bunting, Bush-tit, Brown Towhee, Song Sparrow, Anna's Hummingbird, Orange-crowned Warbler, Black-headed Grosbeak, Warbling Vireo, and Purple Finch. In addition, the songs of the following were also heard: Hutton Vireo, Swainson Thrush, Spotted Towhee, Pileated Warbler, Red-breasted Nuthatch, & Wren-tit. May 3 Trip from Berkeley, Alameda Co. to Modesto, Stanislaus Co., Calif. This afternoon I travelled from Berkeley to my home near Modesto by auto. This route passes through several habitats: grassland, woodland, cultivated land, fresh-water marsh, river, and open grazing land. On this trip, the following species were observed: Meadowlark, Brewer's Blackbird, Sparrow Hawk, Western Kingbird, & California Shrike in the plains and grassland areas; American Bittern, Black Tern, Black-necked Stilt & Red-winged Blackbird near fresh-water marsh, Cliff Swallows near the river; Bullock's Oriole in the tree-covered area; English Sparrows, House Finches, & Robins were seen in the cultivated areas.