116 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 



Waxwing, Cedar (continued) 



Call no. 



Nu Wg3 Nest with Five Eggs (pulled down 6 or 7 feet). Cardiff. 

 (June 1908) Bailey 



While this bird is a permanent resident, it delays nest build- 

 ing until June and sometimes as late as July or August. 



Nu Wg5 Adult Feeding Raspberries to Five Young Birds Posed 

 on Branch; with Inset of Same Bird Feeding Young 

 with Insects. Ithaca. (July 12, 1906) Bailey 



These birds pose readily when placed before the camera. 

 Notice how free they are from fear. While in this position the 

 parent birds brought them food. The waxwing is sometimes 

 destructive to cherries and other fruit, but makes up for this in 

 other ways. 



Nu Wg6 Two Adults in Mountain Ash. Ithaca. (April 19) Allen 



They often remain about one tree until all the berries are con- 

 sumed. Plant mountain ash trees to attract them. 



Nu Wg8 Adult on Ground "Freezing." Ithaca. (June 19, 1918) 



Allen 



This bird here illustrates mimicry through simulation of 

 form as well as through color. It assumed this pose to escape 

 detection. 



Woodcock (Philohela minor) 



The woodcock is another game bird that is likely soon to be 

 exterminated. It is not prolific and is easily shot. To save these 

 birds speedy protection is needed. The woodcock is an excellent 

 example of protective coloration. ^ 10-11; 5 11-12 



Nu Wo Adult Incubating Seen from Above and Directly Back, Nest 

 on Ground. (April 30, 1915) Bailey 



This bird still breeds sparingly in the State. Note that the 

 bird can see behind her. Of what advantage is this? The color 

 pattern simulates that of its surroundings. 



Nu Wo2 Nest with Four Eggs on Ground. (April 29, 1915) Bailey 



The woodcock begins to breed early in April; the eggs are 

 sometimes buried by snow. 



