PLATE 3 
EXPLANATION OF FIGURES 
9 Cuckoo nest no. 2 in sapling white pine, 25 inches from ground, showing 
birds nos. 1 and 2, three and one days old respectively, and egg (no. 3), which was 
hatched on following day. Aug. 4, 5. p. m. 
10 Young cuckoo in climbing stage, showing attitude, when in falling it will 
catch a twig and hang hy one foot, before recovering itself. About 11 days old. 
11 Young cuckoos in nest showing fear, spreading, bristling and giving the 
alarm call. Birds nos. 2 and 3, nest no. 3, July 27, 12.15 p. in. After this photo- 
graph was made, both jumped out of the nest, bristled when touched, and refused 
to remain, when returned. 
