164 BIRDS OF OHIO. 



observations in several representative places in the state, such 

 is not the case now. The term common better applies. 

 These birds may be found about bridges, perpendicular 

 rocky cliffs, and sometimes in company with the Bank 

 Swallow, with which it nests to a limited degree. I have 

 never seen it in such large companies as the Bank Swallow, 

 but six to ten birds together is not uncommon. The nest is 

 usually made in a crevice of the rocks, and is not made by 

 the birds, although it may be cleared of loose earth or 

 rubbish. 



The food is not much unlike that of the other members of 

 this group. It may be seen swinging back and forth over 

 the fields or up and down a rock walled stream, usually 

 feeding below the top of the cliffs. 



The Rough-wing arrives a few days later than the Bank 

 Swallow, and does not leave the streams before the middle 

 of July. It has gone south by the first of September. 



Family Ampelid^. Waxwings. 



Both waxwings have been found in Ohio, only the Cedar 

 regularly. They are almost silent birds, having no true 

 song and but a weak chatter. They are erratic in habits, 

 usually occur in flocks, and frequently nest in our orchards. 

 Their plumage is soft and delicate. The conspicuous 

 crest is a good field mark. 



226. (618.) Ampelis garrulus Linn. 74. 

 Bohemian Waxwing. 



Synonyms: Bombycilla garrula, Lanius garrulus. 



Bohemian Chatterer, Northern Chatterer, European Chat- 

 terer, Waxen Chatterer, Northern Waxwing, European 

 Waxwing. 



Kirtland, Am. Journal Sci. and Arts, XL, 1841, 20. 



There is nothing to add to what Dr. Wheaton has said 

 about this winter bird. From that account it appears that 

 the species was a somewhat regular winter visitor in the 

 vicinity of Cleveland to about 1860. Since that time I have 

 been unable to find records for Ohio. It is just possible that 



