(203) but when I showed him that he would not have to go out and scout for worms, but could come to me direct, Greenie then persisted in filling this particular one to repletion. At 7:30 both of the parents were scouting about in the upper branches of the old oak and in high places, generally driving out towhees, rob- ins and other birds that were encroaching upon the perching places of their brood. This required a good deal of "scripping", but when everything was satisfactory to the parents, quiet once more ruled in the glade. June 9th As I was mixing food in the shop at 7:30 A.M. a thrasher was singing in the pines nearby. Soon the sound approached and I was serenaded f at close quarters by a bird that could not be seen from indoors. Investigation showed Brownie in a branch overhanging the wall, peering out from the leaves and poised for flight to the yard. On seeing me she came down for food. Going to the glade called Greenie to come out of the bushes, followed by one of the youngsters whom he proceeded to stuff with food taken from my hand. 12:50. About 9 I located all of the young thrashers, two were in the glade and one was about six feet from the ground in a coyote bush near the berry patch. This one I fed, where he sat, with the spat- ula, giving him three good mouthfuls. He showed no timidity whatever, in fact such minor movements as he made were towards me. I have noted that the young birds usually insist that their parents come to them, and even sometimes retreat from them. Roll 6. 0 to 4.5', overcast, 1" lens, using stop f4 (half way between 3.5 and 5.5). Dis. abt. 9'. Dish was at 8½'. One young bird. To 15', using stop 5.6, better light. Brownie feeding one. 15 to 27', full sun, f8 stop, Brownie feeding one young bird. To 43½', Brownie getting worm out from under a rock. I put this worm under the rock, hoping that she would give an exhibition of turning it over. She was keen enough about the worm to do it--there was a