28 Bird Life Stories 



parents and young now rove about in restless prying troops 

 and take to the most secluded marshes where they pass their 

 time in comparative security till the arrival of that period of 

 scarcity which warns them to depart. As early as the close of 

 July the lively song of the male ceases to be heard, and the 

 whole party now forage in silence. 



Geographical Distribution 



The Maryland Yellow-throat is widely distributed throughout the 

 eastern United States, ranging in summer north to Labrador. In 

 winter it is found in the South Atlantic and Gulf States, as well as in 

 the West Indies, Central America and eastern Mexico. Nuttall has 

 not described the flight song of the Maryland Yellow-throat. The 

 bird often takes a short upward flight and while in the air utters a 

 hurried medley of notes and calls. This performance is sometimes 

 given in spring, but is more commonly heard in July and early in 

 August. 



