(A. kurume) on the exposed north side of the house where it gets no sun for 6 months in the year, is also in bloom). After spending about 20 minutes in the patio, Rhody came down and sat in the dwarf maple near me and stared at the birds about the oval lawn, finally running over to them interestedly, but not menacing them. There is little doubt of his interest in other birds, particularly, it seems, when they are up in the bushes, and I am inclined to think that he is not overlooking the possibility of nests. If he stays here until the next nesting season, I fear matters may come to an issue between us and I do not know what to do about it, since I like to have him here and do not care to put him in jail again. Dec.24th. The usual early morning song--this time keeping up until after 9 o'clock. At 9:30 Brownie went to his nest for a long stay with occasional soft song. During this Nova called from the old oak. Rhody ran true to form during the day. Dec.25th. Early song as usual persisting until well into the forenoon, followed by nest-sitting by B. Rhody reached through the fence, taking 21 worms from my fingers, one at a time, very gently. Later, returning along the path with meat for his Christmas dinner, I did not see him until he flushed directly at my feet, running off about 6 feet and there waiting for me. It is curious that he should take worms so gently, but snatch the meat. Dec. 26th. Early song as usual by B. A cold day. As I could not find Rhody, I looked him up across the street and found him still in bed at 11:30 A.M. I tried to get him to