WOODCOCK. 



139 



discends on rocking wings to his starting 

 point, giving a continuous melodious sub- 

 dued whistle. The performance is often 

 repeated many times during the evening, 

 but great caution is necessary in approach- 

 ing the bird as he is easily alarmed. 



Fiff. 109 



Stilt Sandpiper. 



Breeds throughout eastern N. A. from 

 Fla., north to Canada in March and April. 

 Often nests in birch or alder swamps. Goes 

 south in Oct. and Nov.; north in late Feb. 

 and March. Once common but becoming 

 rare. 



