Journal R.E. Johnson 1968 May 3 Berkeley to Livermore, Calif. thistle tops in the grassland. Starlings were seen flying several times. Canada Geese were heard overhead but were not seen. The voice of the Meadowlark was common but none were seen. [illegible] An Anna's Hummer sat atop a 2ft bush only 2ft from a Green-backed Goldfinch. No interaction. The goldfinch flew on after several minutes. Two Western Kingbirds sat on stumps 50ft apart overlooking the grassland. A Western Bluebird flew nervously from one low perch to another & out of sight. Killdeer were displaying along the wash bottom. Incomplete displays involved raising the tail & lowering the head by pivoting the body on the legs. In complete displays the whole body was then lowered so as to appear to rest on the sand (breast touching). The tail was fanned out & tilted upward & the wings were parted so that the rufous-tan [illegible] rump patch was conspicuous as well as the black band on the tip of the tail. The bill was slightly open & squivering, emitting a