overcome her fear of human beings and come out openly in their presence Certainly a masterful bird. This is a new performance at this place, and I am unable to ex- plain it, even to my own partial satisfaction. B in dorm. At about 7:15 P.M. Brownie was settled for the night in the dorm behind the wind screen, there having sprung up, about sunset, chilly breeze. Bb was again absent from his accustomed place. I suppose the wind was too much for comfort. (Both of these roost are on the crest of an exposed ridge). August 12th. Early song. The usual (now) early morning song. 44th. day from This is 44th, day for the young thrashers since leaving the nest, nest. and they appear to be good for an indefinite time, as Brownie has Unusual been unusually tolerant of this brood. While I have seen him chase lenience of them a few times, there has been none of the fierce persecution adults. visited upon the others, and they frequently appear in his presence. Unprecedent without being molested. I have made very few attempts to interest ed. them in me as a source of food, yet Bb is inclined to approach me Bb taming at times voluntarily. Thus three times today when I was busied about himself? other matters and not thinking of the thrashers at at all, on turning around suddenly, I found him just behind me. Each time he darted off only to return when shown worms. Night roosts. 7:30 P.M. B in the dormitory tree, Bb not seen. August 13th. Early song. Early song not heard. B and 2 young About 8:30 A.M. B and two young thrashers on the oval lawn--no together. signs of conflict. About 9:30 B came for worms in the glade. Then Nova (?) and one youngster. After eating, B jumped down and the youngster came to eat worms dropped at my feet. B saw all this and did not interfere di- rectly, but jumped to my knee for one more worm, at which the young Strange lenience continues.