flying north over the bay. They were very high in the air, but nevertheless their calls could be heard. A flock of about eight ducks were seen passing northward lower down, passing over the low part of Goat Island. May 10, 1907. Alameda to and from San Francisco, Cal. conditions: - Strong SW wind; very overcast and hence quite dark; moderate temperature; threat ening. Evening trip. A few Numenius hudsonicus and sand- pipers were in the light near the round- house both in the morning and evening. On the bay gulls were not very com- mon, a few Larus californicus being seen off the water front and Goat Island; off the close to the island was quite a flock of Larus philadelphia. Two flocks of ducks of about ten each passed ahead of us flying northward. Eight were noted on the water along the shore, quite close together.