Larus occidentalis resting on the sand. As the train passed it was a ridiculous sight to see them waddle away, some breaking into flight. There were also a few Nycticorax nycticorax walking sedately along the sand, their heads drawn in close to their bodies, as though they were cold. The passing of the train did not seem to disturb them. As the train left West Alameda Station and passed through the vegetable gardens I saw a large flock of Euphagus cyanocephalus. As we passed along the mole, I saw many Larus occiden- talis, both adult and young, on the large expanse of sand and mud. In the shallow water, there were from six to eight Ardea herodias standing with heads erect as the train passed. When the boat left the mole the wind had freshened. It was still somewhat overcast. San Fran- cisco was partly obscured by fog and smoke. Off towards Angel Island and the Golden Gate, the fog was quite thick. I saw an occasional Larus occidentalis until I reached Goat Island. Some were flying, others sitting on the water. They paid no attention to steamer except to get out of the way. Off Goat Island, I saw quite a few Larus heer- manni, an occasional one on the water. I saw a few of both species, between the island and the city. All the birds which were on the wing, flew continually.