Lake Umbagog.
Near Lake House
1896
June 12
(no 4)
and followed me about resuming its song whenever I passed beyond
certain limits within which I have little doubt that its mate & nest
were somewhere concealed. The place was somewhat peculiar - low &
springy ground with thickets of alders alternating with small openings
& with many moss-covered mounds & boulders all of which I inspected
with especial care. The [male] bird did not once cheep but yet its
manner led me to infer at one that it was settled & mating.
[margin]Wilson's
Black-cap[/margin]
A pair of Water Thrushes & a Redstart also showed marked
disapproval of my presence. One of the Water Thrushes was carrying
a bill-full of food & chirping most anxiously at the same
time.
[margin]Water Thrush
feeding young[/margin]