Often before or during a snowstorm, these birds are 
geen in the residence sections of cities, chasing one another, 
and the robins, about the parking strips, but they prefer the 
privacy of trees in yards or parks. They can be coaxed to 
bird tables by placing there bits of apples, as they are very 
fond of this fruit, especially if it is in small pieces which | 
they can handle. Occasionally, their trimmings will be so : 
bright a color, in orchards where apples have been left upon 
| : Seattle—Taken by Mr. Ronald Chapman = 
A Varied Thrush | 
the bros far them, that careful study has to be ‘made to 
- decide that they are not a new species of yellow birds strayed 
out of bounds. At such times, the cold weather, which they 
follow north or south, or up and down the mountain valleys, 
- geems to have affected their manners. They show a quarrel- 
some spirit, selfishly attacking the other table boarders of 
the charitable, driving them away until their own appetite 
is satisfied. | 
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