Bb's behavior in the nest was just like that of an adult bird. These notes have recorded his being there before, but that was long ago. He has been out of the nest in which he was born for nearly 2 months (lacking a few days). Brownie and Nova are still tolerant of his presence (as well as that of Nb and others which may be members of former broods). At one time Nova, Bb, four quail, a chipping sparrow and two wren-tits were an average of about 10 feet from me at the same time and within 2 to 6 feet of each other. August 22nd. Plenty of early morning full song and occasional similar song throughout the day on the part of Brownie, who also sang a great deal of sub-song, some of it from his night roost which he patron- ized several times before retiring there at 6:54 P.M.--one min- ute before sunset. While Brownie is still somewhat ragged, it is curious how much lighter he is in tint and different in color. The difference is great enough to make me uncertain of his identity unless he comes to me or does one of the things that he specializes in. His head, throat patch, breast, and belly are all lighter, and there is a silvery bluish sheen which makes him appear a light grey (I have no standard color charts) in ceratin lights. The wings and tail do not seem to have changed. Last year it was also noted that he was lighter in his new feathers. It would seem, therefore, that the effect of light and time on his plumage is not to bleach or fade it, but to "tan" it and make it browner. His throat-patch is now nearly white, instead of being a cream color. This may be merely an optical effect, due to the blue in adjoining surfaces. I have seen no moulting of the throat-patch. August 23rd.