54 The Birds of Albany County 



wander through the woods several years before he discovers 

 a nest. It has a charming song, but it is rarely heard. 



Water-Thrush. — Seiums noveboracensis. 6.03 



Common Migrant, though Rarely Seen 



Field marks. — Line over eye buffy; throat spotted; otherwise 

 almost identical with motacilla. 



This third member of the group is very rarely seen in this 

 County, as a migrant. Its habits are the same as the preceding 

 species, though its breeding range is farther north. 



Yellow Palm Warbler; Yellow Redpoll. — 

 Dendroica palmarum h^pochr^sea. 5.40 



Not Uncommon Migrant 



Field marks. — Crown chestnut; upper parts brownish-olive, 

 becoming brighter olive on rump; streaks of light chestnut 

 on sides of throat and breast; under parts bright yellow. 



This Warbler keeps close to the ground and frequents low 

 growth. It will be known by its manner of tilting its body 

 somewhat like the Spotted Sandpiper. 



Pine Warbler. — Dendroica vigorsii 5.52 

 Common Summer Resident 



Field marks. — Upper parts brownish-olive; under parts 

 lighter; throat and breast washed with yellow. 



In somewhat open woods where pines and hemlocks abound 

 this species is very common hereabouts, its faint lisping note 



