. The birds of Washington; a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . ther performer may give each note a double character sothat the whole may sound like the snipping of a barbers shears: Chulipchulip chulip chulip chulip. Mr. Bowles finds that in beginning a nesting cavity this bird almostalways avails itself of some natural advantage, as a place from which a bitof wood has been torn away, or a hole made by a grub of one of the largerCerambycid beetles. On this account the bird enjoys a wider range ofchoice in nesting sites than atricapillus.
. The birds of Washington; a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . ther performer may give each note a double character sothat the whole may sound like the snipping of a barbers shears: Chulipchulip chulip chulip chulip. Mr. Bowles finds that in beginning a nesting cavity this bird almostalways avails itself of some natural advantage, as a place from which a bitof wood has been torn away, or a hole made by a grub of one of the largerCerambycid beetles. On this account the bird enjoys a wider range ofchoice in nesting sites than atricapillus. Fir or oak stubs are oftenest chosen,and moderate heights are the rule; but I have seen birds go in and out of anesting hole at an elevation of eighty feet. Every furred creature of the woods may be asked to contribute to thefurnishing of Chickadees home. Upon a mattress of fur and hair the birdlays from seven to nine eggs, white as to ground color, and sparingly dottedwith pale rufous. Chickadees are close sitters and must sometimes be takenfrom the eggs. They have, moreover, a unique method of defense, for when. CHESTXUT-BACKED CHICKADEE. 284 THE BUSH-TIT. an eye appears at the entrance, the bird bristles up and hisses in a very snake-like fashion. This is too much for the nerves of a Chipmunk, and we guessthat the single brood of a Chickadee is not often disturbed No. no. BUSH-TIT. A. O. U. No. 743. Psaltriparus minimus (Towns.). Synonyms.—Least Busii-tit. Puget Sound Bush-tit. Pacific Bush-tit. Description.—Adults: Crown and hindneck warm brown abruptly contrast-ing with dull leaden or mouse gray hue of remaining upperparts ; wings and tailslaty edged with pale gray; sides of head like crown but duller and paler; under-parts sordid brownish white deepening into dull drab on sides and flanks. Lengthabout ( 101 ) ; wing (); tail (52); bill .26 (); tarsus .62(15-8). Recognition Marks.—Pygmy size; leaden coloration with brownish capunmistakable. Nest
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