. Breeding birds of Ontario : nidiology and distribution. Birds; Birds; Birds. Louisiana Waterthrush, Seiurus motacilla (Vieillot) Nidiology RECORDS 10 nests representing 9 provincial regions. Breeds in deciduous woods which are swampy or contain flowing streams with more or less vertical earthen banks. Nests were variously located in depressions in earthen banks of streams and pools (4 nests), and in natural cavities of water-surrounded stumps (2 nests). Heights above water of 5 nests were , , , l,and m (, 1, 3, , and 4 ft). Nests were cups with bulky bases, and those in ba
. Breeding birds of Ontario : nidiology and distribution. Birds; Birds; Birds. Louisiana Waterthrush, Seiurus motacilla (Vieillot) Nidiology RECORDS 10 nests representing 9 provincial regions. Breeds in deciduous woods which are swampy or contain flowing streams with more or less vertical earthen banks. Nests were variously located in depressions in earthen banks of streams and pools (4 nests), and in natural cavities of water-surrounded stumps (2 nests). Heights above water of 5 nests were , , , l,and m (, 1, 3, , and 4 ft). Nests were cups with bulky bases, and those in banks were concealed by roots and hanging vegetation. Nest bases were of deciduous leaves and mosses; interiors were lined with fine grasses and animal hair. Two nests had outside diameters of 12 and 13 cm ( and inches), inside diameters of and 6 cm ( and inches), outside depths of 6 and cm ( and 3 inches), and inside depths of 4 and cm ( and inches). EGGS 6 nests with 2 to 5 eggs; 2E (IN), 3E (2N), 4E (2N), 5E (IN). Average clutch range 4 to 5 eggs (3 nests). Cowbirdparasitism 8 nests with 2 parasitized (25%). INCUBATION PERIOD No information. EGG DATES 4 nests, 1 June, 2 June, 20 June, 8 July. Breeding Distribution The Louisiana Waterthrush nests mainly in extreme southern Ontario in the Deciduous Forest region, and rarely in the Kingston area of Frontenac 179. 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 Peck, George K; James, Ross, 1943-; Royal Ontario Museum. Toronto : Royal Ontario Museum
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