. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . -our bounties are always claimedby the English sparrow. Besides the frequent repetition of its name, Chickadee, tlie bird lias abrusque tsc-day. tsc-day of uncertain meaning, and a day. day. day. day ofdiscomposure and indignation. The birds of a flock intent on feeding keej). CAROLINA CHICKADEE Puru^ caroUnenHiH Life-size THE CAROLINA CHICKADEE. 247 track of each other Ijy the utterance of a faint tsip; and this note serves asweH for the guidance of friendly Creepers and other m
. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . -our bounties are always claimedby the English sparrow. Besides the frequent repetition of its name, Chickadee, tlie bird lias abrusque tsc-day. tsc-day of uncertain meaning, and a day. day. day. day ofdiscomposure and indignation. The birds of a flock intent on feeding keej). CAROLINA CHICKADEE Puru^ caroUnenHiH Life-size THE CAROLINA CHICKADEE. 247 track of each other Ijy the utterance of a faint tsip; and this note serves asweH for the guidance of friendly Creepers and other members of thewinter troop. In contrast with tliese more prosaic sounds conies themating call, Swcc-fcc or Szvec-fcc-tcc, high-pitched, clear and sweet asa yoke of home. The notes ring trueand may be readily imitated by thin song, if such it may be called, also I : or -^ serves a variety of purposes bordering on those of courtship, and its use bvan observer often serves to call up a motley company of birds where beforethe woods were silent. Contrary to the wont of most hole-nesting birds, the Chickadee believes inwarm blankets. Into the chosen cavity, whether natural or artificial, thebirds lug immense quantities of moss, wool, hair, or rabbits fur, untilthe place is half filled; and the sitting bird, during the chilly days of April,is snug and warm. Ordinarily a bole is du
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