. Birds of Michigan. Birds. 78 AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE OF MICHIGAN. 18o-417-(;5t)7). Antrostomus vociferus (Wils.). *Whip-poor-will. Common; throughout the Lower Penineula; April to Sept.; E. E. Brewster reports it common at Iron Mountain; â¢'Keweenaw Point " (Kneeland); "common at Traverse City, where it breeds" (L. W. Watkins); reported from Benzie and Presque Isle Counties and from Mackinac Island: breeds; nests in June, on the ground, in slight hollows or on leaves; eggs two. grayish white, spotted with varying shades of lilac; it is well known by its note at night, which gives
. Birds of Michigan. Birds. 78 AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE OF MICHIGAN. 18o-417-(;5t)7). Antrostomus vociferus (Wils.). *Whip-poor-will. Common; throughout the Lower Penineula; April to Sept.; E. E. Brewster reports it common at Iron Mountain; â¢'Keweenaw Point " (Kneeland); "common at Traverse City, where it breeds" (L. W. Watkins); reported from Benzie and Presque Isle Counties and from Mackinac Island: breeds; nests in June, on the ground, in slight hollows or on leaves; eggs two. grayish white, spotted with varying shades of lilac; it is well known by its note at night, which gives it its common name: this note is heard at all hours of the night and at long distances. Genus CHORDEILES Niglit Hawk, redaced. 186-420-(30i>). Chordeiles virginiaiius (Gmel.). *Niohthawk; Goatsucker; Bull Bat. Very common; throughout the state; seen flying towards nightfall; May to Sept. "common at Traverse City" (W. L. Watkins); "Mackinac Island" (S. E. White) " Keweenaw Point " (Kneeland); " common at Iron Mountain" (E. E. Brewster); breeds nests as does the last species, except it nests in open fields, and often on hovises in cities "breeds at Traverse City " (L. W. Watkins); eggs two. dirty white specked with varying shades of brown and drab; often confounded with the Whip-poor-will, but has longer wings, with snowy white spots beneath, and lacks the coarse hair about the bill. Dr. Atkins reports seeing a flock with thousands of birds in August, 1868. The bird has the strange habit of darting down, when it makes a booming sound, which doubtless gave rise to one of its common names; â 'this bird perches lengthwise of the limb" (J. W. Simmons); Dr. J. B. Steere writes me that this highflier is often seen in cities and often commences flying early in the afternoon. He further adds that it nests on the flat roofs in the city of Detroit. Mr. J. B. Purdy writes me that this and the preced- ing species are becom
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