Claremont, May 1917. May 28. Had beautiful morning walk in trash, due east past Sixth place- Added following birds to list, Bulctur Bird, Cactus Wren (with 3 young), Cal. Woodpeckers (w. nest in dead top of Sycamore) Costa Hummer. The Wren and Hammer identified for first time. Phainopeplas nest in oak tree, 30 ft. up - Feeding young. Cliff Swallows nest on Bridges Hall all destroyed. May 29. Went to Pomona and out to Cemetery. Investigated Eup. Sp. in Claremont. Found only one colony nesting in Eucalyptus trees on Alexander's First St. May 30. Went by automobile to Los Angeles By way of Foothill Boulevard - Stopped at Brush Gardens in Pasadena, and lunched at Eagle Rock. May 31. Went by auto to Griffiths Park. Took lunch. Thrashers very tame. Cal. Jayo