ing the steamer. Larus glaucous was abundant from Goat Isl- and on. A few Larus canus and Larus brachyrhynchos were seen. Most of the Larus californicus seen were adults. Two rode on the rear flagstaffs. On each of the flagstaffs of the Newark was a gull. Several were riding on her hurricane dock. In the evening Larus canus and Larus brachyrhynchos were common off the docks. Larus glaucous was not as abundant as usual. A few Larus californicus were seen. While we were off the mole about a dozen loons passed to the south. Ducks were common, not abundant along the mole and seawall. FEB 18 1905 Alameda, Cal. to and from San Francisco, Cal. 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. and 5:15 P.M. to 5:40 P.M. Conditions - Moderate temperature; clear; light wind in the morning. In the evening, clear, overcast, south-west wind. Ducks were abundant along the mole in the morning. They were only common in the evening. Four cormorants and three loons were seen going north in the morning. Saw about twelve loons going south in the evening. In the morning there were about an equal number of Larus glaucous and Larus californicus following our steamer. Saw only a few Larus canus or Larus brachyrhynchos in the forenoon, in the evening only one. In the evening I saw very few birds following the steamers. An equal number of Larus glaucous and Larus californicus circled about our steamer. There were about one hundred and fifty gulls on the sand beside the mole, the tide being very low. FEB 19 1905