332 OHIO EXPERIMENT STATION. 



wooded ravines, the thickets and swamps along the streams being particularly suit- 

 able for its habitation. 



A nest visited on May 6, 1890, contained five fully fledged young. This nest was 

 situated in a small barn in the town of Wooster, being placed on the bare floor of a 

 hay loft close against the side of the building ; thus being completely hidden from 

 the outside, though plainly visible from within. The birds entered the nest through 

 a knot-hole in the weather-boarding, but were very shy when conscious of being 

 observed. For some unknown reason, the nest, while containing young, was removed 

 ipom the loft and placed upon the ground outside, where, however, the parent 

 birds continued their attentions until the young were able to fly. 



The Carolina Wren has been observed in song during every month of the year 

 Avith the exception of December, and it sings ^yith apparently as much vivacity in 

 zero weather as during the most pleasant days of spring. 



GENUS TROGLODYTES VIEILLOT. 



SUBGEXUS TROGLODYTES. 



166. Troglodytes aedon VIEILL. 

 House Wren. 



A common summer resident. It appears late in April or early in May, and re- 

 mains sometimes until October 16, though is unusual after October i. During the 

 breeding season the apple orchards, even though not adjacent to human habitations, 

 seem to be its favorite resorts. 



The House Wren sings from the time of its arrival until about the first of August, 

 but less continuously during the greater part of July. The date of latest song 

 heard is July 30 (1893). 



SUBGEXUS ANORTHURA REXXIE. 



WINTER WREN, SLIGHTLY REDUCED. 



167. Troglodytes hiemalis VIEILL. 

 Winter Wren. 



A rare winter resident; tolerably common during the spring and fall migrations. 

 It has been observed from September 27 to May 15, principally along fencerows, in 

 thickets and in woodland undergrowth. 



