many of the trains stop to be separated into sections, is a marsh inhabited by Marsh 
Wrens. The writer has often noticed the birds singing lustily at twelve o'clock in the 
night, and supposed that they were wakened by the noise of the cars. He is interested, 
therefore, in Dr. Mearns’ statement that birds of this species have ‘‘the habit of singing at 
night when the moon is bright.” He intends to learn if the Flushing colony sing when 
there is no moon. If he finds this to be the case, he will continue to ascribe the midnight 
serenade to the disturbing influence of the passing trains. 
HOUSE WREN. 
Troglodytes aedon. 
Above reddish-brown, lighter towards the rump; beneath soiled 
white with brown tinges on the breast; wings and tail much barred, 
the latter rounded ; a light line over the eye. Length, 5 inches. 
Migratory. Arrives late in April, leaves middle of October. Nests in holes of stumps 
and fences, or in boxes which are often prepared for it in gardens, where it sometimes 
brings forth three broods. 
He who studies the House Wren as it is seen about men’s habitations, will say that it 
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