142 Land Birds of New England 



been known, however, to be attached to the stalk of 

 a large weed. Eggs are laid early in June. 



There is no song, but a constant buzz like that 

 of the bee, due not to the voice, but to the wings. 

 The cry is a sharp, high squeak, only emitted in 

 moments of great excitement. 



LITERATURE : 



Upland and Meadow. C. C. ABBOTT. 



The Footpath Way. (Arts. "A Widow and Twins," and "The 



Male Ruby-throat.") BRADFORD TORREY. 



