(530) shade better, though pitifully weak and very hungry, with dull, watery eyes. L was stretched out gasping as when last seen, but manifestly four o'clock weaker. I was watching L shortly before, the others not having him in view at the moment, and ventured the prediction that he would be dead in ten minutes, based on a gradual relaxation which I thought I saw. When some one protested, I showed them my watch reading 3:54 and at 3:55 he was dead. One time when my forebodings were warranted. November 19th. At 8:30 B&G came to me in the glade. They are now beginning to talk again when I speak to them. After eating G played a little with twigs. ll:55. At 11 o'clock the remaining young thrasher was still alive, looking somewhat better than yesterday. He is eating regularly and seems to have no difficulty in evacuating. His droppings are a dark green in color, but normal in appearance other- wise. He is very weak, but would seem to have at least a chance. The Brocks are attending to him with great care. At about 8 P.M. he was calling for food. November 20th. About 8 A.M. B&G came to me in the glade from the chaparral, where they seem to spend considerable time. ll A.M. Mr. Brock thinks the young thrasher has a good chance for recovery. B&G inseparable. 5 P.M. B&G in response to call from the glade, came from the chararral for worms. B to my knee and G to the adjoining chair where I could reach him easily. These birds are inseparable. November 21st. About 8 A.M. B&G, tame and friendly, came to me in the glade, taking worms from each hand. Mr. and Mrs. Brock, with great devotion, are attending the surviving youngster night and day. I saw him shortly before noon,