1938 May 3. Still chilly. Trees in lower canyon sprayed. May 4. About 1 p.m. a Cooper Hawk alighted in the large oak west of the house and gave a call that was new to me - a loud Chin-up - louder and lower pitched than the check of a grosbeak. Another hawk flew above the trees calling Kek, Kek, Kek, Kek, and after a few minutes the perching hawk flew away with it - much warner. May 5. I heard the Kek, Kek, Kek call in the distance about 6 a.m. A beautiful day with fresh cool breeze. Birds very abundant and many songs. The Hermit Thrush called and sang about 7 a.m. Whistle of Busset- backed but no song yet. Robins and Jays eating the oak worms - Purple Finches numerous. (immigrating finches) Whenever they approach the trees near the N.W. porch a pair (?) of purple finches drive them away. I suspect the pair have a nest there. Lazuli Buntings and Grosbeaks singing frequently near the house. A warbler song heard for first time I could not identify. I did not see the bird - Need a Chipping Sparrow. May 7. About 5:30 a.m. I heard a bird squealing and then a great commotion among the jays. I went to the window but could see no hawk. Later when I went into the garden I found a Purple Finch, which was streaked above and below and showed quite a little