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NATURE STUDY 



ANIMALS 



The commoner winter residents among the birds of the 

 Middle Atlantic States are the Chickadee, the Snowbird, 

 the AVinter Wren, and the Golden-crowned Kinglet. They 

 breed farther north, but come to us at the approach of 



cold weather, and remain 

 with us all winter. 



Facts : 



In general, the birds move 

 southward not only to avoid 

 the cold, but also in search 

 of food. Since it is the young 

 who are most sensitive to 

 cold, and most dependent on 

 food, it often happens that 

 they lead the way in the 

 southern migration. 



The Chickadee : Its other 

 name, Black-capped Tit- 

 mouse, describes its appear- 

 ance. This is one of our 

 most familiar winter birds, 

 coming early and leaving 

 late. It is very sociable and fearless, eating nearly 

 everything, and singing perpetually " Chick-adee-dee," 

 or often in winter " day-day-day." It is about five and 

 a half inches long. 



The Snowbird belongs to the Sparrow family. Its 

 general appearance is slate color. It may be easily 



Chickadee. 



