spot revealed one of the thrashers ensconced for the night about 2 feet from the nest. I could make sure only by going up on to the platform and holding the light within 2 Or 3 feet of the bird. They are extremely difficult to find, even when one knows within a foot or two where they are. November 23rd. At about 8 A.M. I went to the glade, pausing at the entrance so as not to drive away a siskin that was bathing in the dish at my feet. while waiting for him to finish, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet came into the sage within arm's reach and I tried to see if he would take a worm from my hand (which he would not). Meanwhile one of the thrashers had seen me and was standing patiently alongside me, so i went in at sat down. A wren gets bold. The usual procedure followed with both thrashers. A Vigors wren came out to take a worm tossed to him, then got another out from under my chair. Ear Coverts Moulting. BROWNIE IS MOULTING HIS EAR COVERTS ON BOTH SIDES. G'S DO NOT seem to have commenced, 1:00 P.M. (Temp. 74). The young thrashers is getting on is improving. (report) nicely. He is much stronger, his feet are now normal and he calls lustily for food. He thinks Mr. Brock should let him have more. I am to tell the Cooper Club about the thrashers tonight. November 24 th. At 8 A.M. the usual took place in the glade. Brownie has so far moulted one ear covert that the ear itself plainly shows. Adults play. The wing that had the defective feather now has a wide gap at that point. Both are tame and friendly and play together, with some tail-pulling, all in sport. They seem to have no cares, and, since the young were removed, have not been known to leave the property. Jo I think S weaker 1:45 P.M. I brought the little fellow home about noon. He impressed me decidedly as being weaker than when last seen. While he has a good appetite and his bowels are functioning properly, he can