THE BIRDS OF WAYNE COUNTY. 



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usually very wild and wary, especially when in the upland woods, remaining chiefly 

 in the tops of the trees. It is not often found in company with other species. 



The only nest that has fallen under the writer's observation was discovered April 

 2, 1893, in the midst of a large forest. The excavation was near the top of a sugar 

 maple (Acer Saccharum}, in a dead portion of the trunk, and bore evidence of recent 

 operation, as the ground at the foot of the tree was plentifully strewed with chips. 

 The male was at first seen passing in and out of the opening, but upon his discovery 

 of the presence of spectators, he retreated into the nest, and no amount of noise or 

 pounding on the tree could induce him to again venture farther than the entrance. 



GENUS GOLAPTES SWAINSON. 



82. Colaptes auratus (LINN.). 

 Flicker. 



A permanent resident, but less abundant in winter than at other seasons. 

 Most of those that remain through the cold weather retire to the swamps 

 and woods along the streams, where natural cavities and old Woodpecker's excava- 

 tions furnish suitable abodes. At other times the species is to be found almost any- 

 where, though apparently only casually in the towns. 



Nesting sites are chosen with apparent indifference, though not usually above 

 thirty feet from the ground. Mating takes place about the middle of April, and the 

 six or seven eggs are deposited usually between the tenth of May and the first of 

 June. The female occasionally, but not commonly, incubates so closely that it is 

 necessary to use force to remove her from the nest. 



The measurements obtained from four nests are as follows : 



ORDER MACROCHIRES. GOATSUCKERS, SWIFTS, ETC. 



SUBORDER CAPRI MULGI. GOATSUCKERS, ETC. 



FAMILY CAPRinULQID>E. GOATSUCKERS, ETC. 



GENUS ANTROSTOMUS GOULD. 



83. Antrostomus vociferus (WILS.). 

 Whip-poor-will. 



A tolerably common summer resident from May until September. It frequents 

 almost exclusively the dry upland woods, being seldom found on the lowlands. 



