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 willow that stood aslant in the ravine; and it had been intended for woodpeckers. The crested flycatchers are brown birds with gray upper breast and yellow below. Their headfeathers are always ruffed, which gives the appearance of a crest.

The flycatchers were flying back and forth continually with all sorts of prey. The brown bugs called "Canadian soldiers" were numerous that day and were easy to catch. These parent birds evidently had a large family, judging from the amount of food they delivered.

Mr. Flycatcher had a loud, explosive whistle. It sounded as if he were saying:

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The young could be heard giving the same whistle, but much more softly, and somewhat long drawn out:

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After our visit with the flycatchers we returned to the waxwings. Waxwings are brown and about the size of bluebirds. On the back of the head they have a tuft. A black line extends across the bill, and