History of Flicker's nest. 
1S92 Mass. 
July 7 Concord . The following are my condensed notes on the visits of 
( No,.i2) of the old bird to the young: 
July G 
5. i3 P.M.- Male parent comes and feeds young. He tips 
down 5 times in all. I cannot see young. 
3.32 " Male arrives, tips down 7 times but several 
of these contacts very brief. 
3.55 " Male arrives, feeds young four times. Young 
still hidden. 
4.20 " Male arrives, sees me & flies away. 
4.40 " Male returns and feeds 4 young^once each. 
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July 7 
and leaves 
" takes alarm \\ 
9.32 A.M. Male arrives at nest & feeds 4 young. 
9.55 " " 
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On his next return about ii A.H. I am sitting in ray coat di- 
rectly under the nest. He remains in the tree until i2.20 . 
calling & flitting or climbing about not daring to come to 
nest. Finally he flies away & I leave also. 
