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black-poll warblers which were searching 

 through the leafage for their food. The 

 Gnatcatcher repeatedly made sallies forth 

 for insects somewhat after the manner of 

 the flycatchers. It at length flew from the 

 beech to a sycamore maple, alighting near 

 the top and gradually working down by 

 successive flittings to the lower branches 

 and even to the ground. It made noticeable 

 displays of the white outer tail-feathers by 

 spreading the tail as it flitted. The bluish 

 gray color of the upper parts was clear and 

 distinct in hue. It ceased not to give its 

 call-note, by which as it moved from tree 

 to tree it could be located. A southeast 

 rainstorm with warm winds of almost gale 

 force had raged the day previous, and 

 doubtless had brought this rare visitant 

 along from its more southern range. It was 

 not seen or heard the following day. 



109. Wood Thrush 



Hylocichla mustelina 



The Wood Thrush was first seen in the 

 Garden in 1906. Brief visits were then 



