BETSY BOUNCE, THE ROCK WREN 93 



season begins late in February and lasts through 

 to May and June, varying, of course, in a bird 

 of such wide zonal distribution according to the 

 locality. The desert birds have nested and 

 reared their young before the mountain birds 

 have laid the first eggs. 



If there are any small birds that show them- 

 selves more concerned over the approach of an 

 intruder toward the nest I am not aware of it. 

 Such bobbings and screechings and restless 

 flights and fidgety dashes as they engage in, 

 fill one with both pity and amusement; pity, 

 because of their deep concern and nervousness; 

 amusement, because of their funny motions 

 and calls. 



