38 1934 watch but was frightened away by an automobile. The youngster ran some distance down the road, met three ladies, was picked up by one. They were examining the trees for a nest when Dr. Thomson told them where the family of quail were so they took the youngster to near enough so he could join the family. July 6. Chilly, foggy all day. Has been so for several days according to report. Junco and song sparrows come to coconut shell for seeds. Nuttall Woodpecker heard again. July 7. Nuttall Woodpecker heard. At dawn Song Sparrow sang frequently. Purple Finch, continuously. Sunny f.m. July 8. Warm, sunny day. Heard and saw Nuttall Woodpecker in oak east of house. Hutton Vireo in same tree. July 9. Sunny day. Nuttall Woodpeckers still here. A family of very young bush tits near pool E of house. July 11. Warm but with fresh breeze. Birds still singing: Song Sparrows, Purple Finches, Nuttall Woodpecker heard. July 12. Strike spreading. No gasoline - Got the last 9 gal. at our usual station. Butelero strike. July 13. Drivts Boulder Creek to meet Clarice and Mabel Lee. Saw two trucks stopped on highway by strikers. Plenty of gasoline and food at B.C. July 14. A male Green backed Goldfinch sings restlessly from the electric wire near the cottage. Olive sided Flycatcher, Thrush still singing. Cool & m. July 15. Goldfinch, plus within three feet of my head stood on porch. Female in nestbox, which overhangs porch. Later saw female collecting cobweb in rose or trellis