from the edge. He has passed the test of at least one car going out and returning. Oct. 12th. As far as the thrashers are concerned, yesterday's notes cover the situation of today as well, with the addition that I once again observed the orange-brown in Bb's eyes. At 6 P.M. I went down to see if Rhody, by any chance, was in his last night's roost. He was in the same tree at what appeared to be exactly the same spot. Dr. Scamell says he went there at about 5 P.M. I have observed that Rhody has always gone to roost early. I would like to know why he selected this particular tree. It is a small one that was planted there 5 or 6 years ago, and stands by itself. almost on the property line with an open field to the west. Except for the dense foliage, there is no seclusion whatever. There is a clear view of it from the street about 20 feet away and cars are coming out of the garage must almost brush its branches. Also there a dog and a cat on the premises and another cat which constantly in on four sides, the street in the field. The house also stands by itself in an open field. It may be that it is the very openness of the situation which appeals to him. Oct, 13th. Little early morning song. About 8:30 A.M. Dr. Alden Miller and one of his students, Mr. Engels to see the thrashers. Both Brownie and Bb entertained us at the oval lawn and came for worms offered them and did a little digging--which was what my visitors wished to observe principally. However, none of the digging was at all energetic. To offset this defect in the programme, Brownie showed how he calls his mate and staged an exhibition which I do not recall having witnessed before myself, by walking about under a tree in the glade in full view and singing loudly from the ground while moving about.