for the younger student of California birds. The faunist and student of distrib- 
ution must verify the original records and plat each definite station for himself. 
Finally, honest criticism of this publication is earnestly requested, to the end 
that its many errors may come to light, and that more extended and definite in- 
formation may be forth-coming. The publication of a State List is not the goal of 
our study, but only a means for obtaining the greater knowledge of the future. 
