94- KASnviLLE WARBLEE, 



attention to these slow changes, and have always remained In 

 the valley, while there is no reason why they will not always 

 be found there until the trees upon which the males delight 

 to perch are removed. 



The Nashville Warblers are restless birds and the males, 

 although they have their favorite trees on which they perch, 

 do not remain long on any one, but constantly fly from one to 

 the other. The valley of which I have spoken is surrounded 

 by a scattering fringe of moderately high trees, and the pair or 

 two of warblers that occupy the place will pass from one tree 

 to another, competely around the depression, many times dur- 

 ing the day. It is useless for the observ^er to attempt to follow 

 one, for it will be sure to make the usual round, and thus al- 

 ways keep ahead of its pursuer. The best way to secure a 

 good sight of the bird will be to remain quietly beside any of 

 the trees upon which the warbler has been seen to alight and 

 await its return. 



The females, althouo^h hard to find durino- the nestinor sea- 

 son may also be seen on the same trees on which their mates 

 perch, but they too are restless, and seldom remain long in 

 one tree. 



Bkeedixg HARrrs. The nests of tie Nashville Warblers 

 are placed. on the ground, often on the border of a wood, es-- 

 pecially if such a boidei- chances to be on a hillside. The nest 

 is never easy to find, as it is generally cavefury concealed, and 

 the female remains on it until nearly trodden upon. The best 

 vvav to find the nests of all o-round breedinp- birds is to watch 

 the female, if she can be seen away from the nest, as she will 

 soon return to it, this being especially true when she is building. 



Song. The opening song notes of the Nashville Warbler 

 always remind me of those of the Indigo Bird for they consist 

 of five or six harsh, cjuite rapidly given notes. These are 

 followed by about three notes given in quite a different tone,, 

 and ending very abruptly, thus the variation between the first 



