me as a roost more than T). B's singing. There was much full song by Brownie beginning before 6 A.M. and ending after 8. His sub-song was especially marked on the 29th. and phrases like the cut-cut-ka-dah-cut of the hen and other familiar ones not heard for some time are reappearing. This is also true of his full song. His whistle call for his mate followed by the kissing sound. previously recorded in these notes. is again being used and is indescribably human. It would deceive anybody not know- ing the source. The strange part of it is that it is undoubtedly intended to summon his mate, for it does bring her. It is difficult to avoid the thought that there is more intelligence back of this performance than is generally ascribed to birds. On hearing it one unconsciously endows him with human traits and thinks of him as a little man. B's moult. B is now an awful sight. I thought he had reached the ultimate in shabbiness some time ago, but underestimated his capacity. To enhance his present lack of pulchritude, he has now gone lame again, and hobbles about like a cripple and when at rest stands wabbling on one leg. I wonder what he has to sing about. He must be buoy- ed up by implicit faith in the future. July 30th and 31st. B sings. B continues his early morning full song with occasional bursts during the day, not neglecting under-song. He is still lame. Road-runners. Rhody. Rhody on the job as usual, but his roosting place unknown. He seems to view the youngsters with greater composure at present, 1st but is still curious about them. The youngsters. The young birds are not changing much in appearance now, nor in behavior. However there are some changes to be noted, such as: They drink very seldom compared with frequent former libations. But often accept water from a glass held out to them, drinking freely.