Under parts plain white in the middle, but boldly spotted with black all over the breast and along the sides.
Eye-ring whitish.
A Summer Citizen of the eastern United States, and a Ground Gleaner, Tree Trapper, and Seed Sower.
WILSON'S THRUSH
Commonly called VEERY from the sound of one of its notes
"How still it is here!" said Dodo, as they walked along the footpath that wound in and out among the trees toward the edge of the river. Swallows were skimming close to the water, which sang a little song to itself as it ran along.
"What do you think those birds are doing, Rap," said Nat; "looking at themselves in the water or playing tag?"
"They are Barn Swallows, who catch flies and little gnats and things close down over the water. Hear them talking and laughing!" But the Swallows really seemed to be playing some sort of game as they circled about, every now and then turning sharply and giving little rippling cries.