Howell, T.R. 1946 Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, Glenn Co., Calif Dec. 15 (cont'd.) Golden-crowned Sparrow Song Sparrow Green-backed Goldfinch Red-tailed Hawk American Goldfinch Golden Eagle Downy Woodpecker Red-shafted Flicker California Quail (1) The latter three species were seen in a clump of willows surrounded by a thick growth of star thistle. Also noted in this area were the other Fringillids mentioned. The white-fronted geese were noted only infrequently in the morning; perhaps they left the refuge area early to feed elsewhere. Canada Geese were seen most often, and Snow Geese were a close second. A flock of 3 very small white geese were doubtless Ross geese, as they seemed very little larger than the ducks with which they were associated. Two dead and partly eaten (by coyote? coon?) Ross geese were found nearby, as well as about 10 snow geese, one Branta c. minima, and 2 white-fronts. At other times during the morning the following were noted: