THE FIERY-CROWNED RINGLET. 81

May they make their appearance in the
Middle States. At this time, they dart
among the elm and maple blossoms, and
appear actively engaged in seizing flies
on the wing and hunting young caterpil-
lars. At the period of breeding, they sing
melodiously, but weaker than the common
wren. The nests are usually built towards
the extremities of the branches of trees.
It is round and has a small entry at the
side.