54 Bird Life Stories 



sets of five are not uncommon, while sets of six are rather rare. 

 One is deposited daily, and only one brood is raised in a 

 season. The young are able to leave the nest when about two 

 weeks old, and may be seen sitting on some of the branches 

 close by and clamoring for food. They are fed entirely on 

 insects, etc., and are faithfully cared for by the parents until 

 able to provide for themselves. The migration from the 

 northern sections of their breeding range to their winter 

 homes in Central America begins usually in August, but occa- 

 sionally some birds linger until September. 



