Los Angeles, June 1917. fish trying to jump up over fall 2 ft. or more high. Du Pomona Eng. Sp. builds nests on stubs of palm leaves that have been cut, leaves above form thatched roof over nests. Noded Bride ✓ feeding young in nest built close under palm leaf. Naked heads stretched up for food. (After returning to Berkeley, Mrs. Fish reported that Mrs. Riley and friend found Cedar Waxwings in Mr. Nickerson's garden on June 9, eating Cherries, I suppose) June 10. Returned to L.A. June 11. Went to exposition Park. Mr. Wyman very kindly explained the wonderful specimens taken from the Brea Beds. Later in afternoon went by auto to see Brea Beds- specimen left in situ. June 12. Auto ride to City Parks, Elysian Wrestake, Eastlake, Nollenbeck - Returned 8:30 P.M. Black Phoebes everywhere.