Page:Bird-lore Vol 01.djvu/128

 114 Bird -Lore nest, and apparently lost individuality among the large flocks of their species. Another abundant summer bird of this part of Nova Scotia is the Night-hawk, the name being almost a misnomer, as they are visi- ble in numbers, flying all day. But all do not depart from their usual custom of sleeping during the day, as is shown in the accom- panying photograph, taken about ir a. m. one August day, 1898. NIGHT-HAWK ASLEEP While walking along a railroad track, I noticed this bird resting in a fallen trunk about four feet from the track. I focused my camera and made the exposure without disturbing the bird in the least. A train had passed not long before, so it could hardl}' have been asleep more than an hour. The characteristic longitudinal position assumed by this bird in perching is well shown, and its protective coloring makes it appear a mere excrescence on the bark. When it awoke what a dream it might relate to its companions of being approached by a horrible one-eyed, three-legged creature, which at a glance made it immortal I The photograph of the J unco's nest and eggs was made with a 128 opening and a 4-second exposure, while that of the Night- hawk was stopped at G4. with an exposure of two seconds.