164 BIRDS OF OHIO. 
observations in several representative places in the state, such 
is not the case now. The term common better applies. 
These birds may be found about bridges, perpendicular 
rocky cliffs, and sometimes in company with the Bank 
Swallow, with which it nests to a limited degree. I have 
never seen it in such large companies as the Bank Swallow, 
but six to ten birds together is not uncommon. The nest is 
usually made in a crevice of the rocks, and is not made by 
the birds, although it may be cleared of loose earth or 
rubbish. 
The food is not much unlike that of the other members of 
this group. It may be seen swinging back and forth over 
the fields or up and down a rock walled stream, usually 
feeding below the top of the cliffs. 
The Rough-wing arrives a few days later than the Bank 
Swallow, and does not leave the streams before the middle 
of July. It has gone south by the first of September. 
Family AMPELID&. Waxwings. 
Both waxwings have been found in Ohio, only the Cedar 
regularly. They are almost silent birds, having no true 
song and but a weak chatter. They are erratic in habits, 
usually occur in flocks, and frequently nest in our orchards. 
Their plumage is soft and delicate. The conspicuous 
crest is a good field mark. 
226. (618.) AMPELIS GARRULUS Linn. 74. 
Bohemian Waxwing. 
Synonyms: Bombycilla garrula, Lanius garrulus. 
Bohemian Chatterer, Northern Chatterer, European Chat- 
terer, Waxen Chatterer, Northern Waxwing, European 
Waxwing. 
Kirtland, Am. Journal Sci. and Arts, XL, 1841, 20. 
There is nothing to add to what Dr. Wheaton has said 
about this winter bird. From that account it appears that 
the species was a somewhat regular winter visitor in the 
vicinity of Cleveland to about 1860. Since that time I have 
been unable to find records for Ohio. It is just possible that 
