130 THE AMERICAN MIDLAND NATURALIST 



Nashville Warbler. 



\ 'ermivora rubricapilla 

 This warbler is never abundant during its migrations. Single 

 individuals ma}' be seen occasionally, often in low situations, where 

 the bird may be easily observed. It is not very active, nor is its 

 note frequently heard. The retiring habits of this warbler make 

 careful observation often necessary to detect its presence. 



Tennessee Warbler 

 Verimivora peregrina 

 Late in May a loud, distinctive note, which might be con- 

 founded by the umpractised ear with the Redstart's song, will 

 be heard, at least on several of the finest mornings. This is the 

 song of the Tennessee Warbler. He loves the pleasant places in 

 the tree-tops, where the observer will have some difficulty in seeing 

 him well. Patience, however; will reward one's efforts, and at 

 last a very plain little bird will emerge from the foliage. 



Northern Parula Warbler 

 Compsothlypis amcricana 

 I first made the acquaintance of this beautiful warbler in 

 May, 1917. Another record of a female was made on June 4, 1917. 

 These are ray only records of this species. The male was discovered 

 on a railroad embankment near some shrubbery, and the female 

 was found in an orchard. No notes were heard on either occasion. 



Cape May Warbler 

 Dendroica tigrina 

 In May, 1917 this species was more common than usual. 

 But it is never abundant, and one seldom sees more than one 

 or two individuals in a walk of an hour. To see this warbler 

 occasionally is considered good fortune by the bird student, 

 for it is often a rare species. Its note was not heard in 191 7, and 

 constant watchfulness was necessary to locate this warbler. Some- 

 times, at first sight, the Magnolia Warbler may be taken for the 

 Cape May. 



Yellow Warbler 



Dendroica aestiva 



This beautiful bird is our w r arbler by predilection, for it is the 



one member of the family that nests in the hedges or shrubbery 



on our lawns. Year after year it will return to its accustomed place, 



and there rear its young quite near a pathway, where the nest is 



