14. On the bay this morning the usual numbers of Larus flauncescens, Larus californicus, and Larus argentatus. Three or four south-bound flocks of ducks, some large, passed, chiefly distant. This evening I saw a few more adult Larus califor- nicus than usual. It seems to me that this species keeps a little aloof of the ferry boats, staying a little in the rear, while Larus glaunces- cens flies close up along side within three or four feet of upper deck passengers. Ardea herodias fishing in shallow water, low tide, mole. On the end of a sand spit was a large flock of birds, apparently ducks. February 12, 1911. This morning at the foot of Briggs Avenue I saw an Anthus pencilvanicus near the edge of the banks. Two or three gulls, one a Larus californicus passed by over the water. I saw a gull flying over Alameda to-day. February 13, 1911. Several gulls, apparently all Larus californicus were seen flying over Alameda to-day during stormy weather. Feb. 14, 1911. Alameda to San Francisco, Cal. blew; cold. This morning I saw several grebes, ducks, and gulls along the mole. On the bay Larus glauncescens, Larus californicus, and Larus argentatus were seen in the usual