1940 Feb. 1: A Western Shatcatcher came into the deciduous oaks east of the figure- He remained several minutes, calling frequently. The Thrasher sings each morning east of the house - at some distance. Raining. I heard a titmouse calling persistently as I stopped to watch him. He was looking for food in the oak tree next to the west windows. He continued to call until another titmouse came around the corner of the house and joined him in the same tree. Then he stopped calling. I have noticed this often. Feb. 3: Still raining. I watched a Fox Sparrow eating a large white mushroom. Feb. 2: I was driving along the north end of Oxford St., Indian Rock Ave., Ste Barbara Rd., Robins were flying in great numbers and the electric wires for four blocks were covered with robins. Feb. 4: We started off in the rain to Boulder Creek. Took Mr. and Mrs. McClure. In the overplowed fields near Mt. Edna we saw only Cotts. Never always nothing. At B.C. I heard a junced singing. Warm. Feb. 6: Raining early a.m. I saw an Eastern Fox Sparrow scratching in the leaves near the lower pool. Twice I saw it pull out a long angle worm and eat it. It did not break it up but