Mar. 1, 1908. Alameda, bal. I saw one or two gulls flying over the town and an adult Larus californicus flying close to the south end of Willow Street. Mar. 4, 1908. Alameda to and from San Francisco, bal. During the past three days the weather has been very changeable, raining at times, at other times clear. The temperature has been perhaps a little cool. The following species have been noted, al- though I have not been on the lookout particular- ly:- Lobolymbus septentrionalis. One or two on water near mole. Aechmophorus occidentalis. One or two a couple of mornings, on the water. Larus californicus. Common on sand and mud flats near roundhouse at low tide. Noted also on bay. Larus glaucescens. Immature birds still fol- lowing ferry steamers. Considerable numbers on sheds and piles. Scarf Ducks. Common. Along south shore and mole; in flocks and singly; males commonest; and tamest, being close up to the track without showing alarm. Aristonetta valinaria. Both sexes quite common