Method of Bird Study and Photography 19 



The morning of a clear, mild day is preferable, but since we 

 cannot order the weather it is better to leave the birds to them- 

 selves if it promises to be excessively hot or windy. 



Fig. 10. Female Chestnut-sided Warbler shielding the young on a warm day 

 Photographed from tent shown in Figs, a and 3. 



The young may be fed or handled as much as one wishes, 

 provided the instinct of fear has not developed. If you are un- 

 certain as to this and your aim is to study the nesting habits, 



