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in an old Catbird’s nest. In favorable seasons, nidification begins early in April, 
and at least two broods are reared, the second being hatched by July 1st. Eggs 
four to six. 
Thryothorus bewickii. Bewick’s Wren.— Met with commonly about farm 
houses on the hills, placing the nest in a chink or crevice about old buildings. The 
eggs range from five to eight, the most common clutch being seven eggs. The 
nesting period covers about six weeks beginning about April 20th. 
Troglodytes aedon. House Wren.— Sparingly distributed and found in the 
same localities as the last named species, and also on lower ground. 
Sitta carolinensis. White-breasted Nuthatch. —Abundant indiciduous for¬ 
ests, nesting in natural cavaties in trees from April loth, to May 2.1th. Excavations 
vacated by the squirrel are also used. The number of eggs range from four to ten, 
commonly six. 
Paras bicolor. Tufted Tit.— Numerous in the wooded districts in all situa¬ 
tions, nesting in natural cavities in trees. Most nests contained six, a few seven 
and one eight eggs. One nest, in which a Co.vuird's egg had been laid, contained 
but three of the Tit. The nesting period extends throughout the month of May. 
The Tufted Tit is also found in orchards. 
Paras atricapillas. Chickadee.— Common along the roadside and the out¬ 
skirts of woods. Five to seven eggs are laid. Nidltieation begins about the 22nd. of 
April. 
Polioptila caerulea. Blue-ora v Gnatcatcher.— Numerous in the more open 
woods, and is decidedly partial to walnut and oak trees as nesting sites. Three to 
live eggs are laid; five being most commonly met with. May 1st. to June 1st. 
Tardus mastelinus. Wood Thrush.— Abundant in all kinds of woodland, 
preferring, however, to nest near moist places or along the courses of the smaller 
streams. Eggs usually four, often three and rarely live. Nesting period extends 
lrom May 10th. to last of J une. Two broods ure reared. 
Merula migratoria. American Kouin.— Aoundant everywhere except in the 
heavily wooded tracts, placing the nest anywhere except on the ground or in small 
bushes. According to my observations the Kobin generally lays four eggs. Three, 
however, is not uncommon and 1 have found live eggs in a single nest. 
Sialia sialis. Bluebird.— Common everywhere, except in the forests, nesting 
in natural cavities, in trees, fence posts and rails, in deserted nests of the wood¬ 
pecker and in boxes put up for their use. From four to six eggs are laid. Nidifica- 
tion begins about April Kith, i have a set of six pure white eggs of this species. 
The Bluebird sometimes forces other birds to abandon their nests. The follow- 
ing incident, however, proves that ho is not always entirely successful and also il¬ 
lustrates the pluck of the Chickadee. Oil May 11th., 18y2, a friend brought me a nest 
which was a mixture of fur, hair, grass and feathers and Bluebird and Chickadee 
eggs. He said,—and he is perfectly reliable, too,—that when he found the nest, 
which was placed in a post, the Bluebird was sitting on the eggs, while the Chick¬ 
adee was flying about the post scolding continually. 
The nest was in two parts; one constructed by the Chickadee, and the other, 
which was the top story, was made by the Bluebird. The first story contained two 
of the Chickadee, and in the next were five eggs of each species. 
