42 Birds of Lezviston-Auburn 



One day in October a new song from the shrubbery 

 near a brook caught my ear, I searched for the musician 

 and found the familiar song sparrow with a new tune. I 

 presume it is the song of an immature male for I hear that 

 warble each autumn in the low places which the song 

 sparrow frequents. I have heard one sing in the dusk of 

 early morning when other birds were still sleeping. 



64. (567) SLATE-COLORED JUNCO; SNOWBIRD 



Chiefly a migrant. It has been known to nest on 

 David's Mountain but the regular breeding ground is 

 farther north. The spring passage is from the last of 

 March to the first of May. In autumn it reappears in 

 September, becomes abundant during October and de- 

 parts in November. A few may be seen in winter. 



While its song resembles that of the chipping sparrow, 

 it is more musical. 



65. (563) FIELD SPARROW 



A summer resident, not common. May be seen any 

 day after the middle of April. Flocks of these sparrows 

 appear the latter part of September and nearly all have 

 departed by the middle of October. The latest I have 

 seen them is October 13. Minot says "No sounds are 

 more refreshing on a warm afternoon of early summer, 

 than those which they produce." Most writers speak of 

 their wonderful evening song, but the morning song 

 appeals most to me, being associated with bright sunshine, 

 old pastures and breakfast out of doors. 



The song, a few notes uttered high and leisurely, then 

 running very rapidly toward the close, which is low and 

 sweet, is heard till the last of August. 



66. (560) CHIPPING SPARROW 



A very abundant summer resident. Arrives any time 

 after the middle of April. It may be seen in large flocks 



