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Olbiorchilus liiemalis (YiciU.J. WINTER WREN. 
The little winter wren is a common migrant throughout the 
state, in early spring and late fall. It unquestionably nests in 
northern Wisconsin. King (1) found it common in summer 
in the northern parts of the state, and Dr. Hoy states that it 
nests on the shores of Lake Superior. Grundtvig thinks that a 
pair nested in Outagamie County in 1883 (2). Parents were 
seen feeding young just able to fly, near L'Anse, in the upper 
peninsula of Michigan, in July, 1879 (L. K.). 
Cistotliorus stellaris (MchtJ. SHORT-BILLED 3IARSH WREN. 
A common summer resident in many parts of the state, 
especially in localities where there are still wild meadows and 
dry marshes. In other parts, where there are not suitable 
nesting grounds for the species, it appears to be rare. In 
Dunn County, Mr. Clark states, it is not nearly as common 
as formerly, but still nests in most favorite meadows. On 
Turtle Creek marsh, between Delavan and Whitewater, it is 
almost abundant, and in late afternoon, if one remains quiet 
and well hidden, several pairs may be heard singing near by. 
At the first move, however, they drop into the grass with an 
angry scold, but soon appear again, often on the opposite side, 
chattering as only wrens can. Although so plenty on this 
particular marsh the entire summer, it is seldom seen in any 
of the surrounding country. 
Cistotliorus palustris (Wils.). LONG-BILLED MARSH WREN. 
An abundant summer resident over nearly the entire state, 
breeding in great numbers about all suitable marshes. The 
long-bill prefers much wetter localities than the last, and the 
two species are seldom found in close proximity to one 
another. 
FAHILY CERTHIID/E: CREEPERS. 
Certliia familiaris americana (Bonap.). BROWN CREEPER. 
In the southern counties the creeper is a migrant and 
winter resident only, and most common during April, but in the 
northern part of the state it is found throughout the summer, 
and breeds. From the records at our command it is evident 
1. Geol. of Wis., 1873-79. I. p. 49J. 
2. Trans. Wis. Acad, of Sci. Arts and Letters X. p. 153. 
