(475) He branched off into the bell and xylophone song with many variation. Greenie called from the nest: (A new call) Yure heep five time in rapid succession; but B instead of relieving her, came to me for worms . I wabbled my finger in front of his face and, after examining it care- fully from different points of view, he reached over and took the tip in his mouth. This was repeated. The third time he left, but was in no hurry to go to the nest. Both birds 6:00 P.M. About 5:15 both birds sang frequently, one being on the nest. When they changed about it seemed to make little difference. or 15 The songs, though short, say ten seconds or so, were full and rich. tendency for both As sunset approached, there was an increasing DISPOSITIONxfor birds to be off the nest at the same time. On these occasions the one leaving the nest would join the other in a nearby tree. I took advantage of one of these absences to assure myself that no egg had been laid today. There had been none of the excitement shown this morning that was exhibited in connection with the laying of the B pecks me. three eggs. Both birds saw me headed for the nest, but I beat them to it. There were only 3 eggs. Brownie sat on my hand and pecked me many times. His bill is duller than those of the young birds and it does not break the skin. I am doubtful whether the bird real- a worm Takes worm.ly tries to do any damage. I then offered B --in the nest-- which he took readily, and as many more as I would offer. Finally he climbed out of the nest and sat virtually under my chin, wanting more worms. This is unusual behavior. Without referring to back notes, my recol- lection is that both adults have always refused worms in the nest, except when there were young present. If this is not strictly true, it is in any case, extremely rare. Usually they freeze. After this they were both off again, but no courting took place. Both re=u turned to the tree together and apparently disposed themselves for