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than the repeated kzll-dee of this plover. The bird flies high, 
uttering its notes as it proceeds. The Killdeer is often heard after 
dark. 
SCARLET TANAGER. 
Piranga erythromelas. 
The robin-like notes of this very beautiful bird are heard in 
the tall trees of secluded woods. The notes are less musical than 
those of the Robin. Its call-note is one of the most pleasing of 
any of our birds. The Tanager sings all summer. 
CARDINAL. 
Cardinalis virginianus. 
This rare and beautiful bird’s loud, whistling notes may be 
heard in trees that border rivers and lakes. It is an early arrival, 
when its song begins and is heard until the end of summer. By 
one who has never heard the Cardinal, its whistle will likely be 
taken for that of a human being. 
MoRNING DOVE. 
Zenaidura macroura. 
Perhaps the saddest note of all our song birds, the cooing of 
the Dove is a common summer sound in groves, especially those 
of evergreen trees. In the sombre gloom of spruce or pine, the 
note of this species seems in perfect harmony with the bird’s 
surroundings. 
House WREN. 
Troglodytes aedon. 
This little songster of the garden is a prime favorite of all 
bird-lovers. Late in April his song is first heard and—as there 
are several broods—the singing, like the Robin’s, lasts till August. 
Sitting on some outhouse, the wren will sing as if its throat would 
burst. 
BOBWHITE. 
Colinus virginianus. 
This well-known game bird has a loud, clear whistle. In 
spring, the two notes sound quite like the bird’s name; at other 
seasons one long note is heard. Like the Cardinal, the whistle of 
Bobwhite will deceive a person little acquainted with the songs 
of birds. 
(To be continued.) 
