BIRD LIFE IN WASHINGTON 
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WESTERN GOLDEN CROWNED 
KINGLET 
We see parties of these Kinglet search¬ 
ing in the bark and branches of trees for 
insect eggs and worms. They are friend- 
13' little creatures and will let 3 r ou come 
quite near. They chatter to each other 
all the while, “Se seep eep.” 
Their song opens in a high key and 
grows fainter as it runs down the scale. 
It is heard if you are lucky enough to 
find them at mating time. 
Their nests may be any height from the 
ground, six to fifty feet, but are always 
hung on the underside of the limb, basket 
fashion. 
They bring up two broods during the 
season. 
This Kinglet is a small greenish bird 
with a flame colored crown. His wife 
wears a yellow crown. 
Photo hj/ the Author 
NEST OF WESTERN GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLET 
