. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . ump of swampelms on the Olentangy levee, I spieda nest of this bird at a height ofabout ten feet. It was in a deli-cate situation, but by restingwhat seemed about one-half ofmy avoirdupois on an elm sap-ling, and entrusting the otherhalf to the air. I managed tosecure a glimpse into the nest. Isaw that it was good. The nestitself was somewhat awrv. Ithad doubtless been plannedright in the first ]ilace, but thelast wind, or the rapid growthof engaging twigs had liftedone side high
. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . ump of swampelms on the Olentangy levee, I spieda nest of this bird at a height ofabout ten feet. It was in a deli-cate situation, but by restingwhat seemed about one-half ofmy avoirdupois on an elm sap-ling, and entrusting the otherhalf to the air. I managed tosecure a glimpse into the nest. Isaw that it was good. The nestitself was somewhat awrv. Ithad doubtless been plannedright in the first ]ilace, but thelast wind, or the rapid growthof engaging twigs had liftedone side higher than the contained four eggs, threenormal and fresh; the other offin every way. except as to sizeand shape. The egg in ques-tion was absolutely unmarked,and bore every evidence of hav-ing been exposed to the weath-er for a great length of was porous with age and thecontents perfectly hard. How-it might have come into a nestof recent construction alongwith three fresh eggs I amquite unprepared to say. Traills Flycatcher is foundiinl\- in localities conforming torather exact requirements. The. Photoby theAuthor VERY CONFIDING. THE TRAILL FLYCATCHER. 331 bird loves brushy swamps and lowland thickets. In a suitable swamp of a fewacres it may abound, so that one writer has stated, rather extravagantly, thatit nests in colonies. On the other hand it mav be entirely wantino- for miles
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