ing out their feathers, pecking at things, etc. November 14th. At 5:30 A.M. one of the young thrashers, the noisiest one, began to call, so both were fed. Again at about 6:30 when "Noisy" again made himself heard; from that time until about 9, every three-quarters to full hour. At 9:00 A.M. I went to look up B&G, finding them at the oval lawn. glade B came promptly for worms, but G ran to the oval lawn after examining a fresh heap of quail feathers on the lawn, caused, probably by a hawk raid. I went to the glade and G came to me somewhat timid- ly and later Brownie. Both of them picked up and dropped twigs and soap-root fibre! They are keeping in touch with each other, largely by means of the "bluebird" call when out of sight of each other. They have not been seen to approach the old nest. About 12:30 I took the little fellows out to the oval lawn where Brownie was singing his sub-song and held a worm where B would have to see the young birds if he came for it. He got this, and other, worms, was well aware of the presence of his family, as he showed by but did nothing about it. Greenie then came and circled about on the ground about 10 feet away, holding herself very erect so as to get a good view, but would not come much nearer. At 2:25 Brownie was working very hard trying to dismember a lizard some He flew to me for x worms then returned to the lizard. Because he does not hold it with his feet, he throws it all about. Greenie came for a good meal, occasionally going to see how B was progressing. I left him still at it, but think it is too large and tough for him, though if he keeps at it long enough, he may wear it down to convenient size in time. November 15th. The young birds did not call early this morning and were not fed until about 6:30. They were less vocal than usual. At the 9:0'clock