him 1288 brush on the lot, approaching by a flanking movement. I found him already half way to meet me. I gave him his choice of mouse or meat. He elected the former. Then followed long bill-wiping, dusting in preparation for the night (though there was no dust on the sun-baked earth) a brief stroll along the edge of the bank (to admire the scenery) then straight to the ladder tree, through which he passed in about 15 minutes by his invariable route, in the regular number of moves. He landed in his roost at 2:54 P.M. (Temp. 72, sunset 5:00, windless). He was thus out of his roost less than 5 hours during the day (4 hrs.58 min.). I should have stated that he added a soft bill-rattle to his other greeting. By looking at him from below at least one new tail feather can be seen emerging from the lower covert. It certainly seems to be something much more potent than weather conditions affecting the present behavior of this bird: something innate --an ancestral inheritance impelling him to long- er periods of rest with the passing of the (astronomical) summer. As to his not coming for meat though proven to be hungry: Perhaps, since his de-tailing episode, he has been acute enough to observe that it has not been necessary and that if he waits long enough, I (being what he has discovered I am) will take upon myself the obligation of saving him from starvation. In other words, he has deciphered a new pattern of mine and "inacts" accordingly. (Brownie home). November 14th. A light rain began to fall about 8 A.M.; nothing of consequence As the day bade fair to remain dull whether or not it rained, it seemed a good opportunity to observe Rhody's reactions insofar as they concerned his rising time. (Temp. 57). Two hour watch on Rhody on dull morning. 9:15. Rhody, in his roost, shifted slightly to a more open perch. No wind or rain, dull, temp. estimated "about" 60. 9:56. Raining slightly, but striking of individual drops on roof of car can be counted separately. Rhody shifts 2 or 3 feet into denser canopy of tree. 10:08. Sky brightening, sun's disc observable, but no distinct shadows cast. R hard to see. 10:09. No rain drops audible on roof; sidewalks dry. 10:12. Brighter, mild, no rain, R remains in denser foliage, cannot be seen from car against bright sky at about 30 feet distance. Children come with playthings and play near car and Rhody's landing spot. Dogs pass. Children and dogs go, but remain in sight and sound. Absolutely no wind. 10:27. R stirs. Children coming back. Duller. Everything in the open dry. Children pass. 10:51. No changes in meantime. Cars pass frequently, about 20 (?) feet from R horizontally and 30 (?) by shortest distance. 11:06 Rhody, without preliminaries, sails down, bright and