72. September 2, 1907. Vicinity of Alameda, Cal. (San Leandro Bay). Conditions:— Forenoon; clear; 5:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.; slight breeze only at 9:30 A.M.; moderate temperature. Drove up San Leandro Slough and through the cut-off & Damon's, and down Damon's home. The following birds were observed: Larus — Three large immature gulls flew over- head high in the air when I was at the mouth of San Leandro Slough; they headed westward again, however. Larus philadelphia. An immature one came about the boat when at the mouth of San Leandro Slough. Ducks. A flock of gadgeen flew over high in the air, headed southward. Two birds came two or three minutes later. Rallus obsoletus. Quite a number about on the mud close to the grass; feeding. In some cases could approach within gunshot range. I saw one bathing. About noon time one (ap- parently adult) ran out of the yard west of ours, and crossed the street, where it was caught by some children as it was trying to squeeze through a fence. I clipped its wings