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of nesting boxes or almost any aid which one 

 gives in this direction, even if it be only a 

 tomato can. 



10. WOOD THRUSH 



Haunts: Woods or cultivated land contain- 

 ing numerous trees. 



Description: Dark brown above, becoming 

 redder on the crown. Under parts silky white 

 with large black spots. 



Field-marks: Brighter head and heavily 

 spotted breast. 



Size and Shape: Length 8.3 inches. Bill 

 slender. 



Song: A bell-like and either ascending or 

 descending "a-o-lee," highly musical and at 

 times almost mournful. 



Seasonal Abundance: Arrives May ist. 

 Leaves October ist. 



Remarks : Lives a good deal on the ground 

 in cultivated localities, but its real home is the 

 deep woods where it thrills creation with its 

 rapturous music. Sings mostly at dawn or 

 vesper, but occasionally during the day. 



11. VESPER SPARROW 



Haunts: Fields. 



Description: Streaked brownish above with 

 a dark cheek patch. Chestnut on bend of wing, 

 and white outer tail feathers. Under parts 

 whitish, streaked with brown. 



Field-marks : White outer tail feathers. 

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