THE SNOWFLAKE OR SNOW BUNTING 



ing due to tlie rear rank continually rising and flying for- 

 ward to a point just in advance of the rest of the flock." ~ 



Dr. Judd says that little information can be given con- 

 cerning the summer food of this bird, but that it probably 

 feeds on tlie seeds of shore or marsh plants. The winter 

 food consists of grain, mostly gleanings or waste, and of 

 weed seed which is consumed in enormous quantities. 

 "On account of its good work as a weed destroyer and the 

 apparent absence of any noticeably detrimental food hab- 

 its, the snowflake seems to deserve high commendation, and 

 should receive careful protection." 



2 From "The Relation of Sparrows to Agriculture," by Sylvester D. 

 Judd, Bulletin No. 15, Biological Survey. 



[33] 



