The Singing of Birds. E.P.Bicknell. 
Myiodioctes pusillus. Black-capped Flycatching 
W arbler. 
Both these species are in full song while passing in the spring, 
but I have never heard either sing on the opposite migration in 
the autumn. Then they appear with perfected plumage and 
usually with considerable fat. Auk, X, July, 1884. p. 5 . / 7 
2I-2Z , /S-tr. 2 . 
Bull. N.O.O. 7, July, 1882, p, /£TT 
Cp. X.Msetrv. /W67 m' 
?]. Its Nest- 
• 32S „ Blnck - C «tfied TcUotv Warbler 
Green Black-capped Fly-catching Wae- 
rler ( MyioclLoctes pusillus .) July 16, two 
young birds, nearly able to fly. They show 
the bright yellow on the under parts when 
very young. Nest on the ground under 
the willows, composed of bark of dead 
roots and grasses, lined with fine grass and 
a very few horse hairs. Is a very flimsy 
affair. Outer diameter inches, height 
If inches, inner diameter If inches, depth 
If inches. These beautiful little warblers 
abound in the willow thickets, but finding 
a nest with eggs, unless by accident, is next 
O.SsO. lX.Feb.18B4. p.h- £i 
