Howell, T.R. 1950 S. varius ssp. 16mi. S. of Quesnel, ft., British Columbia July 6 (cont'd) it, but it flew away strongly. I heard a few screams from that direction. More tattoo imitations failed to get a response. At the other nest, no trace of adults or young was found. This is very discouraging; I was sure these nests would not be out so soon. Tomorrow morning I will try again. Now for some general notes: the parents seem to be attracted back to the nest site a short time after the young have left, but once shot at, the become very wary. This is in contrast to their behavior when the young are still in, for they are very bold and persistent then. When shot at or even wounded, the adults will return or never even go away Alexandria 1800ft., 28mi. S. of Quesnel, B.C. July 6 (cont'd) - A late afternoon (7:00 P.M.) visit to the ruber-nuchalis nest site did not reveal any adults or young, although tattoo and scream imitations were tried repeatedly. There are still young in the nuchalis nest below the house, and both parents in attendance. 16mi. S. of Quesnel, ft., B.C. July 7 - I went to the nest first described on June 20, and began tattoo imitations 7:45 A.M. Almost at once a bird flew up and began to answer. After a few exchanges, it flew right up to the nest hole and