relief map. A good strategical position. 12:50 P.M. Brownie and the two young birds have been at the oval lawn and the immediate vicinity almost continuously since 8 A.M., all together, singly or in pairs. There has been no chasing and no sign of Nova. Rhody Rhody refused a proffered sparrow until most of the feathers had been pulled off. Since the one he swallowed whole, including feathers, he has insisted on featherless sparrows, even if he had to pull them off himself. I tried to see if I could induce him to sing his dove-like song, by standing about 50 feet away and imitating it. It did not work, although he plainly was interested. However, when I left, he immedi- ately began it and kept it up until I returned and stood about 6 feet from him. I then gave him the sparrow that he had previously refused. He was not satisfied with my picking job and added finishing touches. August 6th. Early song. A little early morning song. (Also a third skunk in the trap). About 9 A.M. the two young thrashers were at the oval lawn and, at the same time Brownie and Nova (?) were playing about a bench about 90 feet away in the direction of the glade. Soon a third bird was seen with them. The evolutions seemed to be those of courting. Nb- was coming to me for worms, but soon ran over to join the others. I got the impression that there were 5 birds, but there may have been but four. There seemed to be no effort to drive any of the young birds away, and finally, I called to them and B came to me for worms, showing no excitement. This is the 39th. day after leaving the nest, for this brood. Snooty (See p.322) was nearly crucified on his 22nd. day. (Before finishing this note I will record what is happening right now, 11:15 A.M.) Four thrashers are within 10 feet of me outside the window. One of them Brownie, saying:"Stick-to-it, stick-to-it!" They all seem to be following his lead amicably. 11:19. They have gone. Preceding note continues from here. Snooty (See p. 337) was still here on his 30th. day. Brood No.1 had feathers knocked out of them on their 32nd. day, and on their 3 33rd. none of them were seen, though seen later at intervals. Snooty was seen only once after his 42nd. day. (These figures