1939 Alum Rock Park Mrs. Leavens reported Olive-sided Flycatcher in Tilden Park. Golden-crowned Sparrow still here but decreasing. No Gambel's heard. April 26. The Lady Birds went to Alum Rock Park for the day. Clear with cool breeze. The first stop was between Mt. Eden and Elvarado where we noticed gulls following a tractor (one Bonaparte (winter plumage)), several Glaucous- winged, and many Calif. and Thighbills. With them were 20-30 Hudsonian Curlews and 30-40 Black-bellied Plover in full plumage. As we neared Alum Rock Canyon we stopped among the sycamores and aspens where a Black-headed Grosbeak was singing an especially fine song with many variations - Yellow Warblers, Orioles, White Crown, Wood Peewee and finchlets were seen and heard. Chipping Sparrows in the orchards - Brian dry until we reached the hills. We stopped where birds seemed abundant and were rewarded with the song of the Canyon Wren. A little protection of rusty oil this stood near the road and the wrens were evidently nesting in- side. The head and back and lower adds - were matched the rusty hue almost exactly. But its white on the throat and chest was very conspicuous. Many other birds near by - When we