8:40 The rail bathes. 1:20 P.M. The rail has just had a good bath, thus classifying himself amongst the bathers. I find that he sleeps at night in the nest made for him. At 1:30 P.M., as I left for an engagement, Rhody was still at the same place. From the episode of Rhody and Brownie this morning, it seems clear that: (a) Brownie regards his November nest as something more than a place to roost in at night. If Nova's attitude were the same, there would undoubtedly be a December brood. (b) Rhody considers a nest of any kind as worth investigating at any time of year, regardless of normal nesting seasons, and does not allow any preconceived notions he may have as to the proper time to build nests to influence his judgment! A flock of 20 blue-birds was seen moving north again. No storm in the offing? Or perhaps these are only local movements. Nov. 21st. Early morning song as usual; for the most part it consisted of short, isolated phrases of full song, seemingly in the nature of calls to other thrashers. Brownie occupied his nest occasionally during the day, but his mate was not seen to join him there, though, judged by his talk, not far away. He went to bed in it about sundown as usual. Nov. 22nd. to 27th. inclusive. Every morning during this period, early song of the thrashers was heard. Brownie continued to sleep in the nest at night and occasionally sang full song during the day. Under song could be heard at almost any time. Nova continued to remain here, usually not far from Brownie, and talk between them was common; though usually taking the form of a Blue-birds