. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state. Birds -- Ohio. THE WOOD THRUSH. 213 The typical situation for a nest is upon an overarching- sapling, as shown in the nearest illustration. To secure a romantic site stability is sometimes sacrificed, and the nest, loosely saddled upon a narrow branch, may be toppled over by the wind or by a careless hand. At other times the nest is securely lodged upon the forks of a horizontal limb or upright sapling, and may prove very durable. Upon a foundation of dry leaves are laid grass, fi
. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state. Birds -- Ohio. THE WOOD THRUSH. 213 The typical situation for a nest is upon an overarching- sapling, as shown in the nearest illustration. To secure a romantic site stability is sometimes sacrificed, and the nest, loosely saddled upon a narrow branch, may be toppled over by the wind or by a careless hand. At other times the nest is securely lodged upon the forks of a horizontal limb or upright sapling, and may prove very durable. Upon a foundation of dry leaves are laid grass, fibres, and weed-stems; these are held in place by a matrix of mud r rotton wood, and the nest lined with rootlets or dead leaves. The mud-working must be disagreeable business fr such dainty birds. I once came upon a mother mason at her task. Her bill and breast were all be- daubed with mud, and she cut such a sorry figure that she fled precipi- tately upon my approach and would not come back again. According to Dr. Jones the same nest is occupied during successive sea- sons, especially if securely placed. Repairs are made each year, and consist either of a new matrix and lining or of the latter alone. He has one in his collection which shows four distinct yearly additions. The brooding female is unusually devoted to her eggs, and altho in mani- fest terror of the "infernal machine" thrust up close to her nest, bravely returns to her charge again and :; Circle-i-iUe. Photo by the A TYPICAL NESTING Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dawson, William Leon, 1873-1928; Jones, Lynds, b. 1865. Columbus, Wheaton Pub. Co.
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