THE WAY TO STUDY BIRDS 



Song: A musical medley, uttered in couplets. 



Seasonal Abundance: Arrives the last part 

 of April. 



Remarks: A rather shy bird, disappearing 

 almost upon observation. Lives near the ground 

 except when singing, at which time it choose 

 a lofty perch if the day is cold, but a low one on 

 hot days. 



1 8. TURKEY VULTURE 



Haunts: Flies about in the air, except for 

 an occasional descent to earth for its food. 

 Sometimes seen on dead trees or fence posts, 

 usually in large groups. 



Description : Black, with red unf eathered head. 



Size and Shape : Length 30 inches. 



Seasonal Abundance: Arrives the last of 

 March but does not become common for several 

 weeks. Leaves the last of October. 



Remarks: This bird must be clearly distin- 

 guished from the various species of Hawks, a 

 requirement which no doubt is easier written 

 than accomplished. But the Vulture, or, as 

 he is sometimes called, the Buzzard, glides or 

 sails far more than the Hawks, and if closely 

 enough approached, can be distinguished by his 

 black color. 



19. BOBOLINK 



Haunts: Low fields and meadows. 

 Description: Male in summer: under parts, 

 wings, forehead, cheeks, upper back and tail, 

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