1938 jan. 26 Lady Birds went to Contra Costa Co. Clear but a cool or chilly breeze. (2). At San Pablo Reservoir we found about 30 Ruy-necked Ducks, 50 Geese (Hatchins?), a few Mallards (4), 1 female Merganser and a few Rared Grebes. The Merganser swam just under the surface of the water. The geese were on the water part of the time but later flew to a grassy slope to feed. Many coots. Below the dam we took the first road to the north and had our lunch in a sunny spot where a Vigor's Wren was singing. Heard a Townsend Warbler. After lunch we continued toward Martinez, but just before reaching the town turned forward Walnut Creek, then through Pelley Valley to the main highway. One stop at a pasture in a valley where there were orchards - many Aud. Warblers - and on the hillsides swallows and towhees heavy with berries. Great numbers of Robin's, Titmouse, Kinglets and Yo. Goldfinches. One large bird flies which suggested an Anthroop Green Heron. Before returning to Berkeley we visited the Nabersand Bee Ranch on Tyee Creek where we found a Mocking Bird, Sapsucker, Nuttall Wood- pecker, Bluebirds, White-crowned Sparrows, along the road: Quail, Madrobirds, Bluebirds, Shrikes, Jays (Calif. Coast), No hummingbirds or Bushtits. Many Sparrow Hawks, one Cooper's, several Redtails. Beautiful day, beautiful drive.