1938 of Arosets came into the open water and a number of Pintails and a few Shovelers were present. Just as soon as the water was shallow enough so the birds could get a footing each part of the marsh was oc- cupied. A few Lesser Yellowlegs were seen. Bb. Plower were less abundant than heretofore. Since the tide was right both Curlews were seen to advantage - Hudsonian more numerous near the highway. All three Sandpipers were seen. Western seemed to prefer, more than the Least, the Least keeping to the edge of the water right next to the highway. Two Black Turnstones were seen - the first time I have seen any in the marsh, I think. Returned to Berkeley after a few hours at Temple Verde (warm, cloudy) Dec. 18: Light rain alternating with East wind. Dec. 19, 20: Rain. Dec. 21: Drove down to Boulder Creek and back. At 3 p.m. we stopped at Mc-Viend Marsh, four and a half hours after high tide at Ft. Point (5.8ft.) Much mud exposed but tide not too far out for good results. Immense numbers of Sand- pipers, all three kinds. Much mass movement, fllying, wheeling, turning, alighting, feeding. Dowitchers - flock of 16 near fence; Black- belly Closer many sniggle birds. Willets many, Long-billed Curlews - Hudsonian Curlew - not so many near the highway but abundant