BIRDS OF NEW YORK STATE 105 



Tern, Sooty {Sterna fuscata) 



A bird of the seashore and lake region, not common inland. 

 In tropical countries, to which it belongs, its eggs are eaten. 

 The bird is an accidental visitor in New York State. In 1876 

 and 1878 a large number came north and several were observed 

 in this State. 15-17 



Call no. 

 Nu TfS Adult on Nest 



Nu TfS7 Two Adults in Flight 



Notice the position of the feet and of the wings. A good flight 

 study. 



Thrasher, Brown {Toxostoma rufum) 



The range of this bird coincides closely with that of the cat- 

 bird, though it is less common. It frequents hedgerows, thickets 

 and hillside pastures, preferably those removed from habitations 

 of man. 11.5-12 



Nu ThBS Adult (wounded) in Crotch of Tree. (1898) 



Notice the long beak and the color and expression of the eye 

 and compare with the wood thrush. 



Nu ThB2 Adult on Nest. Piflfard. (July 10, 1917) Bailey 



Note length, size and form of tail and bill. 



Nu ThB6 Adult Perched on Post, Side View. Arcade. (1905) 



R. H. Beebe 



Thrush, Olive-backed (Hylocichla ustulata swainsoni) 



One of the last birds to arrive during the spring migration, 

 usually after the middle of May. It nests only in the Adiron- 

 dacks and Catskills. 7-7.5 



Nu TiO Adult on Edge of Nest. Cranberry lake. (July 1, 1916) 



Bailey 



Nu Ti02 Nest and Egg in Small Beech Tree. Cranberry lake. 

 (July 1, 1916) Bailey 



