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variations of this 



theme, but the 

 rhythm is always 

 the same. The 



words Old Sam ^^^ op White-throat's Songs 



Pea -body, Pea- 

 body, Pea-body" are sometimes used to express it 

 and, for this reason. White-throat has also been 

 called Peabody Bird. 



White-throat comes from his summer home in 

 northern New England and Canada with Junco, 

 late in September. In sheltered places where food is 

 available, he and others of his kind will remain 

 with us all winter. 



Those that go as far south as Florida will visit us 

 again in April and May. White-throat is therefore 

 most numerous during his fall and spring migrations. 

 For a few days after his arrival, in late September, 

 White-throat seems to be resting from his journey 

 and remains quietly with his traveling companions 

 in some brushy place in the woods. But when I 

 whistle a few words to them in the language of 

 White-throats, they all appear much interested and 

 hop up to some look-out perch curious to see who 

 is speaking. 



Perhaps some bird will reply in a rather weak, 

 shaky voice a little off the key. Even mature birds 



