1949 Sturnus vulgaris 2. Feb. 13 Point Reyes 'peninsula', Marin Co., Calif (cont.) that we might get a specimen that way. There seems to be a general agreement among the property owners here to keep all hunters off the land, ?we could not make them see the difference between collection of a scientific specimen & general hunting. On the low 'pass' opposite the school, still further toward the point another flock of 10-15 birds were seen, at least 4 (probably all) of which were Starlings, as they were seen well on the ground. Then at the Mendoza Ranch, still further toward the point, at least 7 other Starlings were seen at the closest range yet. These were mixed in a flock of Euphagus cyanocphalus, agelains phoeniceus & Sturnella neglecta which were feeding among the cows on hillsides near a watering trough, feeding area. Yellowish spots on the plumage of one bird, and a yellowish tinge to the bill were noted as it perched momentarily on a bush not over 100 feet from us. All these Starlings seem very wary and will not allow any close approach on foot; but we expect numbers to arrive in next few years & make conditions somewhat different.