Bullion 1949 Phenicus melanoccephalus -1- Aug 10 Big Lagoon, Humboldt Co., Calif. - A Thimme collected along the edge of the Spruce forest E of Camp. It was in an alder tree - had been feeding on the ground underneath - others were believed in the immediate vicinity but not seen. These were Russet-backed Thrushes very close by. (see Journal p. 116) Aug 29 Willow Creek, Lostt., Humboldt Co., Calif. Saw but didn't take, a bird in female plumage in the willows among the black berries in the Brush Bottom (see journal p. 165) habitat under a blazing sun. Aug 30 same locality - Took one of a dozen or more birds feeding on black berries in this same area. After collecting this bird, when I picked it up to plug it, black berry juice ran out of its mouth instead of blood. Summary Northwest Transect, Calif. - These grosbeaks were seen only at the two low-elevation camps. They were in the Big Lagoon area, taking advantage of the ripe elder-berries etc.; and in the Willow Creek area feeding on blackberries and Coffee-berries.