her full plumage, and both were soon able to fly. At the present writing, October 21, 1908, both are in fine fresh plumage, the male apparently being in brightest feather of any time of the year; the white plume-like feathers of his head have reached a considerable length. Jan. 3, 1909. During the past week the drake, Billy, has molted his wing fans. They were not lost simultaneously. Jan. 22, 1909. New wing fans have shown on the drake. They first began to appear over a week ago. March 18, 1909. Both male and female are now in perfect feather. May 15, 1909. No sign of any change in plumage yet. June 17, 1909. Both birds look worn and shabby, and this morning noticed one of the drake's flank feathers on the water. June 18, 1909. Noted to-night that the drake has lost of the two black and white feathers on the back in front of the wing fans.