(540) "Catches " shadows. and also shadows that fall upon his bill, pulls at cloths and strings, and is an inveterate digger. Dec.7th. 1:30 P.M. Brownie has been full of undersong all day, so far, mostly in the vicinity of the oval lawn. I just gave him worms there and the little wren came too. I offered it worms, but Brownie always "The" wren eats from my hand. took them from me wherever I held my hand. Finally B had enough and the wren came forward boldly, walked up on to my hand fearlessly and took the proffered worm. I suppose this is the same Vigors wren that has been observing and hanging about the outskirts of the feeding oper- ation so long. I doubt if he weighs as much as Brownie's head alone. His plumage is unbelievably perfect. He also walked under me where I crouched on the ground. Wash youngster. No tail. B&G's present roost. The young thrasher has had a good wash and looks almost present- able. He has lost what little tail he had. He seems strong enough, but his feet and legs show no improvement. 5:00 P.M. Brownie roosts regularly close to the location of nest No.5 behind the wind screen. With his unconscious assistance, Greenie was just located. While Brownie was getting properly settled, he talked a little in low, musical tones, as if to his mate and look- ed in a certain direction. By following his gaze I saw Greenie also settling himself 5 or 6 feet from B, also behind the wind screen. Neither has been seen to use the glass house as a night roost. Dec. 8th. Wren prospective permanent boarder When B&G came for worms this morning, the little wren came also and watched longingly. When the thrashers had had enough, the wren came promptly and took one worm from my hand. It looks as if he would have to be counted on in the future. G's liveliness makes harder to feed. The young thrasher is getting harder to feed now that he is getting so lively, as he wants to climb up and see the world. His legs and feet seem no better,