1929 June 21. Boulder Creek. Saw a Black-throated Gray Warbler which flew from one terminal branch to another giving an anxious chirp, then disappeared in a thick branch of tan bark oak about 30 ft. from the ground where it seemed to settle down on a nest with a quiet chip. The leaves were so thick I could not see the nest. Went to Santa Cruz to lunch to escape heat. Quite comfortable at noon but after lunch a land breeze set in and the beach became unbearably hot. Crowds sought shade under piers to escape heat and glare - water very smooth and full of people, especially children. Returned to Berkeley. June 26 - Foggy part of morning - Otherwise clear warm weather - at times hot (90°+) from June 18 - July 3. July 1- Saw a brood of seven baby quail - about a week old - feeding in the road with mother quail - fallen on ground. Barn Swallow Flycatchers in nest under porch perched on edge. July 2. I... gone from nest. Calls heard near house - hot. July 3. Tolmie Warbler singing frequently. Grosbeak not heard for several days. One near house has been singing beautifully a typical song followed by canary-like variations. Purple Finch was singing in late afternoon yesterday. W. Flycatcher still near house - A terrible fire on Tamalpais has destroyed part of Mill Valley. July 4. Still hot. A Vesper worn look a dust bath in the ashes of my bonfire. Many quail in the brush near house - young seldom come into view but parents calls indicate more than one brood. W. Fly- catcher still feeding in trees near the nest. Young made short flights, snatching at insects - Parents seem to be interested in the old nest.