. Handbook of nature-study for teachers and parents, based on the Cornell nature-study leaflets. Nature study. 124 Handbook of Naiure-Siudy. LESSON XXIX The Red-winged Blackbird Leading thought—The red-winged blackbird lives in the marshes where it builds its nest However, it comes over to our plowed lands and pastures and h:lps the farmer by destroying many insects which in- jure the meadows, crops and trees. Method—The obser- vations should be made by the pupils individually in the field. These birds may be looked for in flocks early in the spring, but the study should be made in May or June
. Handbook of nature-study for teachers and parents, based on the Cornell nature-study leaflets. Nature study. 124 Handbook of Naiure-Siudy. LESSON XXIX The Red-winged Blackbird Leading thought—The red-winged blackbird lives in the marshes where it builds its nest However, it comes over to our plowed lands and pastures and h:lps the farmer by destroying many insects which in- jure the meadows, crops and trees. Method—The obser- vations should be made by the pupils individually in the field. These birds may be looked for in flocks early in the spring, but the study should be made in May or June when they will be found in numbers in almost any swamp. The questions may be given to the pupils a few at a time or written in their field note- books and the answers discussed when discovered. Observations—1. How can you distinguish the red-winged blackbird from all other blackbirds ? Where is the red on his wings ? Is there any other color besides black on the wings? Where? What is the color of the rest of the plumage? 2. AVhat is there peculiar in the flight of the red-wing? Is its tail long or short? How does it use its tail in flight? What is its position when the bird alights on a reed? 3. What is the song of the red-wing? Describe the way he holds his wings and tail when singing, balanced on a reed or some other swamp grass. Does he show off his epaulets when singing? Why? What note does he give when he is surprised or suspicious ? When frightened ? 4. When does the red-wing first appear in the spring? Does he come alone or in flocks? Does his mate come with him? Where do the red- wings winter? In what localities do the red-wing blackbirds live ? Why do they live there? What is the color of the mother red-wing? Would you know by her looks that she was a blackbird? What advantage is it to the pair that the female is so dull in color? 5. At what time do these birds nest? Where is the nest built? Of what material ? How is it concealed ? What is the color of the eggs
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