Vol. XXn WiDMANN, Yosemite Valley Birds. ^1 



1904 J 



Qiiite a number of this beautiful warbler were at home in the valley ; 

 they were often seen, and their song, which varies much, was freely given. 



46. Dendroica occidentalis. Hermit Warbler. — Only in two local- 

 ities ; a singing male and a female. 



47. Geothlypis tolmiei. Tolmie Warbler. —The interesting song of 

 this warbler was heard at several places along Merced River and it did 

 not take long to see the bird itself, as it was not at all shy; sometimes 

 their sharp alarm note betrayed them. 



48. Wilsonia pusilla pileolata. Pileolated Warbler. — One of the 

 birds often seen and heard ; their song contributed not a little to the gen- 

 eral concert of the morning hours. 



49. Cinclus mexicanus. American Dipper. — Returning from a 

 visit to the beautiful Cascade Falls at the lower end of the valley Dr. J. 

 A. Allen saw a dipper fly across Merced River and immediately thereafter 

 Mrs. Allen discovered the mossy nest on a big boulder in the river. No 

 others were noticed. 



50. Catherpes mexicanus punctulatus. Dotted Canon Wren. —At 

 the foot of the Yosemite Falls, where giant boulders are piled mountain 

 high, a Caiion Wren had his home and gave a performance in play and 

 song; another was heard on Coulterville Road near Pohona bridge. 



51. Certhia familiaris zelotes. Sierra Creeper. — Often heard and 

 seen. Feeding young in nest under bark of Libocedrus. 



52. Parus gambeli. Mountain Chickadee. — Generally distributed, 

 but rather quiet. 



153. Regulus satrapa olivaceus. Western Golden-crowned King- 

 let. —In two localities; one at the foot of Eagle Peak had so much 

 black on its forehead, through and behind the eye, that it reminded me 

 of pictures of Audubon's cuvieri. 



^4 Regulus calendula calendula. Ruby-crowned Kinglet. — A 

 breeder, and one of the most industrious songsters; its song louder, but 

 less sweet, than in the Mississippi Valley. From a distance some of its 

 notes resembled the whistle of the Tufted Tit. 



i;c;. Hylocichla aonalaschkse sequoiensis. Sierra Hermit Thrush. 

 — Numerous and singing toward evening. An imitation of its peculiar 

 whistling call-note never failed to attract one or more individuals, who 

 came within a few yards and remained there in plain view for a long 

 while. 



56. Merula migratoria propinqua. Western Robin. — One of the 

 most conspicuous birds, not only near the village, but also in the forest 

 far from human habitations. 



157. Sialia arctica. Mountain Bluebird. — At one place only; near 

 village on way to Mirror Lake. 



In Wawona, where we made a halt of one day and from where 

 we visited the famous Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, the following 



