THE KING-BIRD. 127 



ing. He makes a dart, and secures it. Then he 

 returns to the same spot to watch for more. 



In the beginning of the autumn, while the 

 weather is yet warm, the Fly-catchers form them- 

 selves into groups, and fly silently and in the 

 night to some spot where the winter cannot come. 



The young birds, who are now in full plumage, 

 join the party. But they meet with enemies on 

 their track. The flesh of the bird is esteemed 

 by many persons as a delicacy; and they are 

 shot down as they fly. 



