Howell, T.R. 1947 Tomales Pt., Marin Co., Calif. (cont'd.) Jan 19-Oyster Catchers appeared, making a big racket. Seen on and around Bird Rock: surf Scoter Black Turnstone Black oyster-catcher Heerman Gull Horned Grebe About 20 Harbor Seals Red-breasted Merganser At the extreme tip of the point, the following species, as well as most of the others previously seen, were noted: surf-bird-4 Fulmar-at least 11, 2 light phase; short-billed Gull The Fulmars were seen close offshore, mostly in an area where there was a group of sea lions. They showed the typical "Procellarid turn" pivoting on one wing held stiffly, and flying close to the water in the troughs of the waves. The surf-birds were in with a flock of six Black Turnstones and were feeding actively with them over mussel and seaweed-covered rocks. One bird had only one leg, which could be determined for certain when he(or she) flew. 3 more Harlequin Ducks, 2 ad.