222 NATURAL HISTORY OF THE FARM 



The record of this study may consist of a table of 

 recognition characters of local song-birds, prepared with 

 column headings as follows: 

 Name of bird. 



Haunts (be as specific as the facts will warrant in indicating 

 the kind of cover sought, and the habitual elevation, whether 

 in the treetops or on the trunks, in the undergrowth or on the 

 ground, whether near or far from water, etc.) 



At rest (give general color and chief 



markings with their location on the 



body — only such as can be seen at 



a short distance on the living bird). 



In flight ("flash colors"; i. e., addi- 



itional markings that appear in 



outspread wings and tail). 



Perching attitude. 



Social habit (number seen together, resting or flying. 



State sex, also, when distinguishable). 

 Voice (briefly characterize notes of monologue, of social 



converse and of song) . 

 Flight (undulating, straight or soaring: wing-strokes, 



continuous or intermittent, etc.). 

 Familiarity (how close can you approach: estimate in 



yards). 

 Remarks. 



Recognition colors 



