Howell, T.R. 1948 8 mi. N. and 13 mi. W. of Canby, 4700 ft., Modoc Co., Calif. May 21 - (cont'd.) - were singing, even in fairly heavy rain. They seem to be paired off at this time. A Red-breasted Sapsucker, typical daggetti, flew in to a large dead stub and began to peck around the loose bark (see species account for details on this) and a ♀ Williamson Sapsucker was also around. By this time it was 11:00 A.M. and rain began to come down steadily; I went back to camp. At 3:00 P.M. the clouds broke slightly and the sun came out. I went back to the "Sapsucker Grove" and found a Red-breasted, almost certainly the same one again. It showed no effects from the shot I took at it this morning other than a wary disposition. It was constantly giving a whining, nasal cry which is nevertheless reminiscent of a jay's call. I couldn't get close enough for a shot. A Green-tailed Towhee came out of the manzanitas to feed on the ground; he (it) scratched with both feet just like a typical Pipilo. I saw a lone Olive-side Flycatcher but did not hear it or any other one call. A few Chestnut-backed Bluebirds came by, and Mountain Chickadees were singing. A ♂ Williamson Sapsucker was noted. A Red-tailed Hawk soared over, and shortly afterward another which was quite dark (melanism?) on the underparts. The only mammals seen were a few Chipmunks and Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels.