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82 along with several Wood Pewee's. A family of Song Sparrows flew out of a brushpile at my approach. This species and the Maryland yellowthroat sang often. Across the river Quail whistled. Climbed into a big maple over-hanging the river. Saw a Male Redstart minus tail. It appeared to be changing color. Maybe it was a young one. A busy white-breasted Nuthatch came down within 6 feet of me and got a worm. [[end page]] [[start page]] 83 After awhile a Black and White Creeping Warbler flew to a bunch of leaves and pulled up a big white moth. It was the Ermine moth. He beat it against the tree and finally swallowed it with a great effort. It did not brace with its tail. Then I went home. July 22, Sunday. This afternoon I went down on the island. A family of Catbirds were fly catching in the first woods. Watched a Song