THE BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON. 479 
in the nest below, all alike dependent upon the parents. At the nesting 
season, therefore, the old birds are impelled to hunt by day as well as by 
night. 
No definite word has come of the nesting of this species within our 
state, altho it is almost certain to do so. Because of its very retiring habits 
it 1s seldom observed even where it may be reckoned common. 
Taken in Columbus. Photo by the Author. 
THIS WILL HELP HIM TO DECIDE THE MATTER. 
