Warbler, Yellow Palm. Yellow Red-Poll 



In the southern states the bird becomes particularly- 

 neighborly, and is said to enter the streets and gardens 

 of towns with a chippy's familiarity. 



Neltje Blanchan. Bird Neighbors.^^ 



WHIP-POOR-WILL 



Its habit, in common with the nighthawk, of perching 

 lengthwise of the branch, and the perfect blending of the 

 colors of its plumage with the bark and lichen patches 

 make it well-nigh impossible to see this bird, even when 

 there is no object to intercept the vision. 



Adapted. 



The whip-poor-will's day begins when the sun goes down. 

 Then he passes out into bushy fields near his home, and, 

 flying low, catches his supper on the wing. 



Chapman. Handbook of Birds. ^^ 



The Delaware Indians said it was not safe to plant 

 corn in the Delaware valley until these birds had arrived; 

 after that there would be no frost. 



Abbott. Birds About Us.^^ 



Where deep and misty shadows float. 

 In forest depths is heard thy note. 

 Like a lost spirit, earth-bound still. 

 Art thou, mysterious whip-poor-will. 



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