There are three birds which sing during the middle of a hot sum- 
mer's day when other birds are quiet, the wood pewee, the indigo bird 
and the red-eyed vireo. Perched on the tip top of a tree or upon the tele- 
phone and telegraph wires, the indigo pours forth his song. Sometimes 
in early evening he mounts high into the air and then descending with 
fluttering wings he sings his joyous song. 
The indigo birds are sensitive and suspicious and take the discovery 
■of their nests much to heart. Their fears are justified, however, for 
often the faintest pathway through the bushes reveals the nest to the 
"birds' four-footed enemies. 
The indigo does his share of good in destroying grasshoppers, cater- 
pillars and canker worms. 
SCARLET TANAGER-(P/ra;/^a erythromclas.) 
Male, whole body scarlet with black wings and tail. Female, upper 
parts light olive green; wings and tail dusky brown; under parts 
greenish yellow. 
