. Useful birds and their protection. Containing brief descriptions of the more common and useful species of Massachusetts, with accounts of their food habits, and a chapter on the means of attracting and protecting birds . Pig. 100. —Hum-mingbirds abouttwo weeks old,one-half S0N0LES8 BIRDS OF ORCHARD AND WOODLAND. 243 that the male bird assists the female in the care of the young ;but in my experience the male is alwaj^s absent, and thefemale alone provides for the young family. The feeding ofsuch a family is a most inter-esting proceeding, as the birdsare fed by regurgitation un
. Useful birds and their protection. Containing brief descriptions of the more common and useful species of Massachusetts, with accounts of their food habits, and a chapter on the means of attracting and protecting birds . Pig. 100. —Hum-mingbirds abouttwo weeks old,one-half S0N0LES8 BIRDS OF ORCHARD AND WOODLAND. 243 that the male bird assists the female in the care of the young ;but in my experience the male is alwaj^s absent, and thefemale alone provides for the young family. The feeding ofsuch a family is a most inter-esting proceeding, as the birdsare fed by regurgitation untilthe very day before they leavethe nest. The following re-marks on the appearance ofthe young birds and theirfeeding are taken from mynotes of July, 1905: — How perfect are these littlefledgeling wanderers, in their tiny,moss-covered cup, shaded from thesouthern sun rays by the green ^ig. feeding young.■J •! o oue-half natural size. leaves which overhang and sur-round the nest. Their dainty new feathers, of but a few days growth,have been touched by the tender mothers breast alone or the gentle dewof heaven. Their inscrutable, brilliant dark eyes flash quick glancesall around; no motion escapes them. One leans forward from thenest and attempts to pick a mov
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