and choppy. Larus californicus was again observed (flying), and also several Larus philadelphia. Between the Key Route and the Oakland Pier the day before yesterday I saw a cormorant flying westward. On East 11th St., Oakland, I saw a Passer domesticus with two or three white secondaries in one wing. Nov. 11, 1907. Alameda to San Francisco, cal. Conditions: - Moderate temperature; overcast; light westerly wind; about 8:00 A.M. It was high tide and no water birds were seen along the mole. Near the landward end, however, quite a few small land birds, finches and Sturnella magna, were seen flying. On the bay gulls were very common near the battleship "California", great a good many being on the water. Larus californicus, chiefly, and also a few Larus philadelphia were seen. Three or four.