their hold upon it certain; but it is a disadvantage when picking up small objects as it seems to interfere. It also sticks into small soft objects which they are attempting to swallow and causes them to remain impaled indefinitely there instead of slipping down the expectant gullets. This is especially true in the case of the small slugs that Terry occasionally catches, the sticky slime exuded by these creatures complicates matters. In attempting to wipe off the slime on the ground (or on me, if I am handy), Terry unintentionally adds small twigs, leaves, feathers and similar objects to the collect ion. More than once I have wiped it off for him when he was in dif- ficulties. August 1st. to 6th., incl. Brownie recovers. B was no longer lame on the 2nd. He is still very shabby, but has a nice, new creamy throat- patch replacing the bare spot left by the departure of his old one. As observed with previous moults, his new suit is lighter in hue than his old one. As usual, again, he sings through his moult, especially sub- song and seems very happy, though somewhat retiring. Rhody. This animal, much to the delight of the neighborhood, has fallen back into his old ways (except that he roosts at some unknown-- though suspected)new location). and young. His interest in his off-spring varies in intensity--from indif- ference to a state of considerable excitement in which he boos, dis- displays and charges at the wires separating them from him. Except possibly Afor the sounds reserved for their exclusive benefit, which he still uses occasionally, I can perceive no action on his part which clear- greater ly indicates anyAfeeling of kinship toward them than toward the rail, for example. On their part, interest continues mild. August 7th. and 8th. "Weaning" young road-runners. The young road-runners are so fond of mice that it has been difficult to make them eat anything else (except living things). By cutting down on the mouse offerings they are being gradually taught to eat other things. Hamburger steak, for instance. Terry is the more compliant of the two. B gets a surprise. Poor Brownie has suffered a great indignity, having wandered