BIRDS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. 107 
seen September 17th. Frequents orchards; seldom seen in 
the thick woods. Nests in trees, either in an orchard or 
among scattering forest-trees, never in the deep woods. 
This bird is easily distinguished from the other Vireos by 
its warbling and continuous song. 
The “ Brotherly-love Vireo” (Vireo Philadelphicus, Cass.) 
may occur as a rare summer visitor, as it has been taken 
in Maine. 
57. Vireo sslitarius, Virtti.— Blue-headed Vireo, 
“Solitary Vireo.” — Rather rare during the migrations. 
Arrives about the last week in April, passes quickly 
through; found again in September. Frequents the woods 
everywhere. Perhaps a few breed, for my friend, Mr. J. T. 
Brown, Jr., has taken it in June, at Concord, Massa- 
chasctts. 
58. Vireo flavifrons, Vinitt. — Yellow-throated Vireo. 
Rather common summer resident. Arrives from May 9th 
to 15th; leaves about the first week in September. Fre- 
qrents open woods and orchards, where it breeds, nesting 
on trees. 
59. Vireo noveboracensis, Box. —White-eyed Vireo. 
Rather common summer resident in localities; rare in New- 
ton, but common in the adjacent towns. Arrives from 
May 10th to 16th. Frequents swampy places, where it is 
somewhat difficult to procure, but is easily detected by 
its loud and peculiar notes. Breeds; builds its nest on 
the lower branch of a small tree, or on a low bush; it is 
generally hidden by the surrounding grass or foliage, and 
is difficult to find. 
AMPELIDA, — THe Waxwines. 
60. Ampelis garrulus, Linyn.— Bohemian Waxwing. 
Accidental winter visitor from the north. The only in- 
stances of its capture in the eastern section of the State, 
