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Flycatcher, Crested (continued) 



Look for nest at height of IS to 20 feet. The Hnlng consists of 

 wool, feathers, hair and usually the cast-off skin of a snake. 

 This nest has been raised to the entrance to show the eggs. 



Call no. 



Nu FnC3 Nest in Cavity of Dead Tree, Torn Apart to Show Snake- 

 skin in the Lining. South Onondaga. (1900) Bailey 



Nu FnC4 Young Bird Just Able to Fly Perched on Limb. South 

 Onondaga Bailey 



The pose is characteristic. Compare with that of the kingbird. 

 Note what the perching attitude is. Note the broad flat bill. 



Nu FnC5 Two Young Birds in Opening of Nesting Box, Parent 

 Bird Near by on Branch 



Note the characteristic pose of the adult. 



See box inhabited by crested flycatcher, Nu ZB3, p. 154. 



Flycatcher, Least {Empidonax minimus) 



The least flycatcher, or chevec (spelled also chebeck), is a 

 common summer resident of all parts of the State. It is found 

 in gardens, orchards, groves and open woodlands. It is a bene- 

 ficial bird, feeding largely upon flying insects of various kinds. 



5-5.5 



Nu FnL2 Adult on Nest on Branch of Apple Tree 



Note cup shape of nest, also composition and structure. 

 Compare position with that in Nu FnL4. Compare nest with 

 that of the goldfinch. 



Nu FnL4 Adult at Nest with Young in Apple Tree. Cardiff. (1910) 



Bailey 

 Gallinule, Florida. (Go//iMM/a galeata) 



The Florida gallinule is more widely distributed throughout 

 the marshy portions of the State than is generally supposed. It 

 is known locally as the "water chicken." Like the rail, it skulks 

 through the reeds in preference to flying. The Montezuma 

 marsh is a favorite haunt. Several pairs nest at Dead creek near 

 Baldwinsville. The swamps along Cayuga lake shelter a few 

 pairs. 12-14 



