Howell, T.R. 1949 S.v. claggetti Crowder Flat 5200 ft., 38mi. NAIW of Alturas, Modoc Co., Calif June 17 (cont'd.) accurate, but they show how the birds move out in all directions.] 3:44 - n> d back to nest, in, out, chases a Hairy in an asp 10xds away. 3:45- d to nest, in, out, also chases hairy which remained nearby. No sounds; the Hairy retreated without any resistance. 3:47 - n> d to nest from W., in, out, off to W. 3:49- d. to nest from W., in, out to asp 6 5yds away, taps. Very loud cries from young. D. back, in, out, off to N. Again, very loud cries. 3:52 - d. to nest from W., in, out, to N., then off to S. 3:53 - n> d to nest, in, out, off to N. 3:56 d. to nest from W., in, out with feces to usual tree, off to S. 3:57 - n> d to nest from W., in, out. 3:58- d. to nest from S., in, out, cleans nest. Flies around within 15 yds, off to W. 4:00 P.M. - d. to nest from W., in, cleans nest, out. 4:02 - n> d to nest from W., in, out, off to N. 4:06 - n> d to nest from W., in, out, off to W; now d. to nest, in, clean nest, out; around to S., flycatching and going from tree to tree. 4:09- d. to nest, in, cleans nest, out, back to nest, in, out, off to E. 4:11 - n> d to nest from W., in, out, off to W. 4:13- d. to nest from W., in, out, seems to have debris in bill, to E, then to W. 4:15 - n> d to nest from W., in, out, off to N. I leave. Rain clouds coming up fast. Back at Crowder Flat I heard a saps. tattooing, and watched the bird for 15 min. before I lost track. I doubt if this is a nesting bird, for the nesters are almost never away for more than 10 min. 3 June 18 - Rain. A brief visit to nest #3 showed