Tree 13 an un- comfortable selection. Tree 4. R's first and second choice of trees for nest in 1935. realize that there was any wind at the present time; but, immedi- ately on turning the corner (S.W.) of the west lot, one encounters an unpleasant, chilly breeze of which R's night roosting tree (13) gets full benefit. As far as shelter is concerned, this tree is one of the worst he could have selected, and I wonder that he does not change it in inclement weather. Tree 4 is the one I would select as best fulfilling his require- mnts if it were not for the fence and the upright habit of the limbs of the tree. (It would be much handier for me!). It is now possible to point out on map, p. 1313A, R's first and second choice of nesting site for 1935. Tree 3, a Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus diversifolia) was his first choice and tree 8, a live oak, his second. Both were aban- donned. Tree 1, an Acacia Baileyana, was considered by him At 1:30 P.M. Rhody was found in a new place: part way down the bank at tree 13. He wanted no food. I watched him for 30 minutes, thinking he might produce another "first" by climbing directly up the roost tree instead of going up via 12. Though I was pretty uncomfortable--not being dressed for the situation--I was encouraged to watch as long as I did because of his performing a very thor- ough oiling operation, causing me to think that, in rainy weather, this might be substituted for dusting and that oiling might, there- fore, be an indication of his intention to retire shortly there- after. However, he stuck it out longer than I did, so nothing was learned in regard to this conjecture. Mr. Feltes' observ- ation on roosting road-runner. A letter just received from Mr. Charles Feltes of Modesto tells of finding a Say Phoebe and a Road-runner after dark, roosting in an old deserted cabin in Lone Tree Canyon on the 13th. inst. The road-runner had its tail flattened against the wall-boards in the manner of Rhody, Archie and Terry. He had used up his flash bulbs elsewhere, so could not get a picture; but to quote: "And a picture it was too, for the manner in which that road-runner had her feathers; she looked for all of the world like a miniature peacock". He left without disturbing her. (Note possible violation of Rhody's canons re choice of roost). Passing by at 3:30 it was noted that Rhody was in his roost, having ignored the house. (Light rain). December 16th. (Sunrise 7:18, sunset 4:52). Rain threatening, cloud- y at sunrise. Rainfall this storm very little. At 10:15 A.M. Rhody, still in his roost, though willing to look at my offerings, would not come down as he did yesterday. Weather conditions were substantially the same, except, that, the disagree- able wind was not present. He, perhaps, was comfortable enough where he was. (11 A.M. A hawk or hawks raiding). About 8 A.M. Brownie was singing intermittent full-song. Yesterday the same (in the rain). Also extended periods of sub- song. At 12 M, sun breaking through, Rhody still prefers his roost. At 1 P.M., sun in and out, temp. in Clearing 61, court 55). Rhody at bush C, preening and sunning, would not respond to call. So I went to him. He would not meet me any fraction of the distance between us, but when I dangled a mouse under his nose, grabbed it at once.