large almost like a goose though the flight really suggests mutine goose or duck. A few Black-billing Tree Ducks and White Geese were also seen. The River has risen due to the past rainy days and presents quite a stiff current against the robbing. Much of the floating glass has been washed out, but not enough to disturb many if any Jacana nests. Viges Billings and Gallinulas were also seen. Aug 11. Tue Things up the canyon were rather quiet today with only a few of the Common things present. But seems as the the birds come and go in waves. Usually there is a congregation of birds around the Jacoba tree. Even Flycatchers and Vireos are eating fruit. There seems to be red berry like a holly berry or some tree that all the small birds like. The Acotas on larger fruit and are