1940 Least Sandpiper, doing the same thing, was, I suspect a Baird Sandpiper. (dusky chest, straight bill, a little larger than Western.) In the helfs the Black Turnstones were well protected as they blend in perfectly with the color of the kelp. Perhaps more than ten of them. Just off shore were two W.W. Desters, one of their with a very bright colored bill. Aug. 4. At the cottage Wood Bowers were the most conspicuous birds - a family, young able to fly but still being fed. I heard one Cassin Unio. Mt. View Marsh; 3:45-4:30 p.m. We had to wait for the tide to run out. Many Riledeer; also Caspian Terns actively fishing. The principal call notes heard were those of Bb. Plover- which have increased to more than 100. When we left Hudsonian Longbilled Curlews were numerous (15-7 Pied, 30 Long b; nearby) One Semi-paluated Plover seen clearly. Many Willets. Four Pintails flew over. Dumbarton Bridge; 4:45-5 p.m. Hrocuts, about fifteen scattered; 70 bunches. Three youngsters (in separate ponds) swimming. N. Phalaropes - abr. White Belicans 50+. Gulls < Sandp., very few. Aug. 6. Yellow Warbler in shade trees on Dumbarton. Aug. 7. Warbler and Vireo notes heard. Virginia Wrens singing songs of late summer.