Hooper Neostoma fusipes Grand Canyon, 2 mi. N P.A. Hayes Station, Marin Co., Calif. Mar. 28, 1937 Numerous huts seen on SE facing hillside (also undoubtedly on opposite hillside where vegetation is more dense) under Calif. bay trees & in poison oak. Isabel Cr., 2200 ft., Santa Clara Co. Jan. 5, 1938 Droppings abundant in rock ledges; no huts seen. Account of trip of June 21-28, 1938, in countries to north of and touching on the bay: Found abundant in mixed Douglas fir, madrone, poison oak & bay along Drumness Ridge - particularly along lower reaches near Olana Cr. Do puer stands of Doug. fir higher on ridge uncommon. Uncommon in redwood association near Stewarts Point, Sonoma Co., tho found in S semi-open area - as result of burning or clearing of land. Absent in Sonoma gap - possible occasional "straggler" with "stragglers" cover (vegetational) in the gap. 2 mi. N W Saratoga, 2000 ft., Santa Clara Co., Calif. July 8-11, 1938 Abundant here about camp; nests plentiful. I esthere has taken 5 from forest - depredation or from pet houses about camp.