1300 Earlier in these notes I have stated that observation of Rhody, Archie and Terry did not support the statement of Dawson with reference to road-runners' infrequent drinking of water in captivity, as A and T in captivity drank often and Rhody free seemed to drink as often as other birds. However, since Rhody has, with the waning of the year, re- mained for such long periods in his roost (20 to 22 hours per day continuously) and has rarely been seen to leave the west lot during the past two or three weeks and there is no water to be had there, I have wondered whether his water requirement has not also declined synchronously with his lessened food intake. (His drop- pings have shown no loss in fluidity however). But to return to the present observations: After eating his meat, Rhody wanted no worms and no more meat. At 2:11, after looking at the view and sunning his back, he discharged his faeces audibly, turning his head to observe results for a moment. (Incidentally this act, at 2:11, bearing in mind his estab- lised practice of one thorough defecation per day shortly after getting up, offers pretty satisfactory evidence that he had not been out of his roost earlier this morning). I now went and got a glass jelly dish of water and offered it to him. He was curious about it and interested, but wanted none. It was then placed on the ground near him and I walked off 20 feet. He walked past the dish within 6 inches of it, but did not pause, passing close to me, since I was in line with his usual route to his roost. I got the dish and placed it in front of him again. Again he ignored it, dusted and, at 2:25 entered the brush en route to his roost. I hastened to a point where I could command a view of the entire ladder tree. At 2:27 he was already in position No. 1. 2:30 in No. 2, 2:35 " " 3, 2:38 passed through 4 to 5, 2:39½ in No. 6 2:39¾ (approx.) jumped to No. 7, his night roost. He was in a hurry, was finished for the day and knew exactly what he want- ed to do. It was sunny and mild. Temp., unfortunately, over-looked He was out of his roost yesterday only 42 minutes (or less) today only about 39 minutes. (up to 2:01 P.M. today) In the last 24 hours he was in his roost not less than 23 hours and 26 minutes. Apparently he had nothing to drink today and did not want anything. Apparently one meal was enough. " something besides the presence of the sun in the sky is not the determining factor in period of roosting or time of getting up or going to bed. Apparently he believes that the Lord will provide and that, at present, I am His vicegerent, and that he, himself, is discharging fully all obligations to his fellow creatures by doing as little as possible. November 30th. (Sunrise 7:05, sunset 5:51). For a welcome change from the recent gloomy weather, the sun rose in a cloudless sky.