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VERMONT AGRICULTURAL REPORT. 
FAMILY CERTHIIDiE.— Creepers. 
Brown Creeper. Certhia familiaris^ L. 
Common in most towns in the state, nesting here. It is a shy 
bird, but not alone found in the woods, as it is often observed 
in our orchards, parks, and even streets. Is one of the most 
servicible of birds as it lives largel}' upon noxious insects that 
are found in the crevices of the bark of trees. 
FAMILY TROGLODYTID^.— Wrens. 
Great Carolina Wren. Thryothorus Ludovicianus, Bp. 
A rare visitant, said to have been seen at Bennington now and 
then. Has not been known to breed here. 
House Wren. Troglodytes domesticus, Coues. 
A summer resident, breeding in southern part of the state. Is 
social in its habits, and hence if one pair is found in a neighbor- 
hood more are likely to be, and the same birds doubtless return 
year after year to the same breeding grounds. 
Winter Wren. Anorthura troglodytes hiemalis, Coues. 
One of the smallest birds with a pleasing song, yet of a retir- 
ing nature. Breeds in the state, and yet is not often seen as it 
is alwa3^s on the wrong sides of a branch. 
FAMILY SYLVICOLID^.— American Warblers. 
Black and White Creeping Warbler. Mniotilta variety V. 
A beautiful and interesting summer visitor ; nest usually on 
the ground. Is insectiverous, and hence welcome. 
Blue Yellow-Backed Warbler. Parula Americana^ Bp. 
A common summer resident coming among us in January. 
Nests in trees, building near end of branches a beautiful hanging 
nest made mostly of moss. 
Nashville Warbler. Helminthophaga rujicajnlla, Bd. 
Breeds here in great numbers. Nests on the ground. BuUds 
of leaves and bark of white birch and other trees. Sometim. .^s 
, uses pine needles. 
Summer Warbler ; Summer Yellow Bird ; Yellow Warbler. 
Dendroeca aestiva, Bd. 
This beautiful bird is abundant, nesting in orchards and gar- 
dens, and is one of the most valuable as one of the most plenti- 
ful of man's friends. 
Black-throated Green Warbler. Dendroeca virens^ Bd. 
More abundant in northern part of state, especiall}' in pine 
woods of Essex Count3^ 
