26 1931 Sept. 5. Heard a Tanager calling at Boulder Creek. Many phalaropes on the lagoons toward Capitol Hill. Sept. 7. Slender-billed Nuthatches have been coming to the feeding table frequently during the past week. One flew across from the tree to the hose handle, from that to the madrone branch I have fastened on the table then to the dish for water, then on to the table for crumbs. Beautiful weather. Sept. 8 or 9? One Grosbeak came into oak Tree above pool Sept. 10. Great Horned Owl was hooting just before dawn. A Tanager came to bathe. At the same time a Lutescent Warbler, a Yellow Warbler, a Titmouse and a Hutton Vireo were in sight. One St. Nuthatch heard, Sept. 11. Cool, crisp, sunny days. Went to San Francisco to do shopping - Many gulls on the bay. No ducks or shore birds. The tidal flats south of the Key route have all been filled in and islands are being thrown up to the north (route of future bay bridge?) At home two Rusty-backed Thrushes were seen and Tangars were heard. The thrasher sang early and at noon. I hear the Bluejay sing nearly every day. Yellow Warblers & Hutton Vireos still about. Three titmouse near table at once. A small flock of juncos at noon fed in street. A Jay flew at them several times (play?) Sept. 12. Drove to Boulder, leaving Berkeley at 6:20. Breakfast at Hayward at 7 and then on to Wilks, Centerville, Dunbarton Bridge, Woodside to Skyline Blvd. Reached Boulder at 10:20. Worked on garage 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stream still flowing but very little. Woods very silent. At Dunbarton Bridge, east side, many sandpipers were feeding on the roadway; 7/000 +, Phalaropes in salt po