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20. Worm-eating Warbler. Helmitlieros vermivorus (Gmel.) 
The Worm-eating Warbler is common in the Guest House neigh- 
borhood, where its characteristics are similar to those of this 
species mentioned in Chapter III. It was generally observed in 
the secluded ravines on Hemlock Hill, above Little Long Pond. 
On July 15, while working near the top of Hemlock Hill, I 
chanced upon a pair of these warblers having a lot of trouble 
with their young just out of the nest and able to flutter from one 
low shrub of laurel to another. The young were of a bulfy color, 
somewhat like the breast of the female. The mother chirped about 
with fretful nervous movements, uttering a “ cheep ” somewhat 
like the alarm-note of the Chipping Sparrow, though more forcible 
and energetic. 
21. Black and White Warbler. Mniotilta varia (Linn.) 
This Warbler is very common near the Guest House. On June 11 
I noted that a Black and White Warbler was quite active on the 
knoll across the road in front of the Guest House lot, where there 
was a partially cleared open area in the scrub growth. This little 
clearing was particularly favored by the Hooded Warbler, the 
Chestnut-sided Warbler, the Black and White Warbler, and Oven- 
bird, and frequently I heard the songs of all four of these species 
near me at the same time. 
22. Bed-eyed Vireo. Vireosylva oblivacea (Linn.) 
This vireo is a prominent member of the avian association in 
the Guest House neighborhood. Its singing was noticeable through- 
out the day, even in the heated hours when most songsters were 
silent; and as the summer passed, the singing of this species was 
prolonged well into August. When at its activities in the trees, 
the Bed-eyed Vireo is rather difficult to see, as it loves the shade 
in preference to the sunlight : it nests rather low, however, and 
hence it can be studied to advantage near its home. When dis- 
turbed at its nest, the parent birds utter a harsh scolding note 
resembling the syllable “gway”, suggesting a contraction of the 
words “ go away ”, which is apparently what the birds would like 
