10 minutes of the 3½ hour period, perhaps even less, and did not when in actual motion. average more than about 2 miles per hour. (This works out at a dist- ance covered of about 600 yards, which checks up fairly well). It is clear, therefore, that he had a pretty good loaf. He preened in one spot (in the old oak) for 45 minutes, rested in the shade in another 20 minutes (temp. about 80) and at innumerable other points for shorter periods of time. In fact; resting was his strong point and at no time did he appear to be concerned about family affairs. Dawson says: "Captivity reveals the fact that the bird is not closely dependent upon water. It will drink only at intervals of three or four days; but when it does indulge, it drinks copiously, -- fills up as for a long sojourn in a distant desert". During the 3½ hours Rhody drank five times, i.e. on five dif- ferent occasions, and at five different places he drank freely. Of course he may not have had a drink for several days preceding, but this seems unlikely, since at the present time there is abundant water in the hills, and while "in jail" here last year drank fre- quently, i.e. certainly at least once a day. Also, after he visits the cage for meat, more often than not he follows up with a good drink. Without pretending to scientific accuracy, he drinks as often as the magpies and the thrashers. Under desert conditions it is reasonable to suppose that the road-runner often goes for considerable periods of time without water--he has to; but where water is available, I am inclined to think that he indulges about as other birds under similar conditions. April 27th. Rhody not seen here today. April 28th. Rhody was heard to boo here about 10 A.M. He spent a half hour or so on the roof--not calling. When he came down he accepted worms from hand gratefully. He also drank. He did not go to the cage, but wandered off to the S.E. slowly. I followed.