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43. Sayornis nigricans. Black Phoebe. 



The Black Phoebe was not uncommon at Boulder, June 21st, 

 Watsonville, San Juan and Hollister, June 24th, Tres Pinos June 

 25th, and San Benito, June 27th. Several were observed along the 

 east fork of the Kaweah, July 4th. 



44. Contopus richardsonii. Western Wood Pewee. 



The Western Wood Pewee was common along the streams near 

 Saratoga and Congress Springs, June 21st, but was not again met 

 except on the east fork of the Kaweah River, where several were 

 observed July 5th. 



45. Pica nuttallii. Yellow-billed Magpie. 



The Yellow-billed Magpie was common at Visalia, July 3d. 



46. Cyanocitta stelleri frontalis. Blue-fronted Jay. 



This Jay was very common in the Coast Range between Saratoga 

 and Boulder, June 21st. It was again noted shortly after entering 

 the coniferous woods on the east fork of the Kaweah, July 6th ; 

 was very common at Weishar Mill, and ranged up almost to Min- 

 eral King, July 7th. 



47. Aphelocoma californica. California Jay. 



The California Jay was found in the Coast Range between Sara- 

 toga and Boulder, June 21st. It was common along the San 

 Benito Creek from Tres Pinos to its source, June 15th-29th, and 

 was again observed at Visalia and along the east fork of the Ka- 

 weah to the lower limit of pines. 



48. Corvus americanus. Crow. 



Crows were abundant near San Benito, June 27th, and several 

 small flocks were seen in Pleasant Valley, June 30th. They were 

 very numerous between Visalia and Three Rivers, July 3d. 



49. Nucifraga Columbiana. Clark's Nutcracker. 



A noisy troop of Clark's Crows was observed almost at the top of 

 Farewell Gap, July 8th. The species was again seen near the head 

 waters of the south fork of the Kern River, July 15th. 



50. Agelaius phoeniceus. Red-winged Blackbird. 



Red-wings were many near Watsonville, June 24th. A few were 

 seen at Trout Meadows, July 12th, and several near Lone Pine, 

 July 17th. 



