seen were Turkey Vultures, Marsh Hawks, Cliff and Barn Swallows & Gulls (?) along the shore and Wormed Larks west of the western bridge. Farther inland were Sparrow Hawks (6+), Bulleter Birds (2?), Lark Sparrow (near Bennett Valley) etc. From Warfield above Sonoma we went through the Valley of the Moon (Jack London's property) and on through the hills to Santa Rosa, returning by the highway via Sonoma to Carpenter Bridge. Very warm at Glen Ellen Jack London's property. Aug 17 - Thrasher, R-b.Thrush, Grosbeak heard occasionally. Blue jay has been piping frequently for two weeks - always sets voice, ofen ending with a loud squawk. Near Screed Owl nearly every night - occasionaly a Barn Owl. Aug 25. Thrashers conspicuous - calls of young with calls of adults. Cloudy, electric storms at Stockton & in Sonoma Crazy talks of Bush-tits, Thrushes (R-b.) and Grosbeaks near the fountain. Large flocks of Bush-tits, a few Variss (Warbling?) and many noisy Titmice - Aug 26. Late recent Warbling singing as if it were April. A flock of juncos in the trees. A rabbit came for water. Quail come to the table occasionally. Sept 8. Titmouse has been coming to table for melon seeds. Rust, jacked, Thrush heard up to Sept 5. Took first walk with Bird Study Section of Faculty Women - to Clare- mont Hotel Grounds. Birds not plentiful. Saw Anna Hummer, Col. Jay. W. Hyatcher, Brown Towhee, Sp. Towhee feeding a young bird giving call of juvenile, Doug Sparrow and Yellow Warbler. Heard also Titmouse, W. Varis, Flicker. Cloudy - Rain in Colusa Co. Sept 18. A thrasher and a tanager came to the pool at the same time. The Blue Jay's song is very long and varied - like an insecting bird in the dis- tance - always sets voice. Whole flock of bush tits at pool - also quail. Sept 17 Watched the Col. Jay singing - the tail moves rhythmically, bill slightly parted. Throat motions visible - much of the song very melodious. Thought > heard but Sparrow.