The House-wren 21 



to southern Ontario and Maine. It migrates southward in 

 autumn, and is found throughout the year in southern States 

 east of Louisiana. 



Note 



Other observers do not credit the Bluebird with the placid dispo- 

 sition which Wilson says induces it to yield to the House-wren. It is 

 undoubtedly an amiable bird, and its society is much frequented by 

 many smaller birds after the breeding season is over, but it generally 

 defends its chosen home with pertinacity. 



