WOODCOCK. 



139 



discends on rocking wings to his starting 

 point, giving a continuous melodious sub- 

 dued whistle. The performance is often 

 repeated many times during the evening, 

 but great caution is necessary in approach- 

 ing the bird as he is easily alarmed. 



Fig. 109 



Stilt Sandpiper. 1-3 



Breeds throughout eastern N. A. from 

 Fla.. north to Canada in March and April. 

 Often nests in birch or alder swamps. Goes 

 south in Oct. and Nov.; north in late Feb. 

 and March. Once common but becoming 

 rare. 



