Berkeley 1933. Berkeley, Alameda Co. Calif. M.V.Z. H.C. August 29- Acc. 4191 177 sex? Oena capensis From aviary of E. W. Gifford Oakland California. The bird Died August 24th. Immature With the accession was one eyg laid by a Oena capensis. The egg was laid Aug 21st. Acc 4193 178 &? American Egret. Taken by Inspector Geo. Tonkin 3 miles North of Maxwell, Colusa County California. August 28, 1933. The bird was found crippled. Efforts to save it were futile so it was killed by Tonkin. These birds are said to be far from common in California. Tonkin reports that a colony of about 200 are now nesting in some cottonwoods on the J. R. Terry Ranch in this neighborhood. These birds are regarded locally as detrimental birds. However, the stomach was empty so no check could be had as to food eaten. The body was very emaciated probably