_Progne subis subis. Case 5, Fig. 25_
Largest of our Swallows. The female is duller
above than the male, and below is brownish gray.
L. 8.
_Range._ Nests locally from the Gulf to Canada;
winters in the tropics.
Washington, rather common S.R., Apl. 1-Sept. 14.
Ossining, tolerably common S.R., Apl. 27-Sept. 11.
Cambridge, formerly locally common S.R., Apl.
20-Aug. 25. N. Ohio, common S.R. Apl. 1-Sept. 5.
Glen Ellyn, local S.R., Mch. 23-Sept. 10. SE.
Minn., common S.R., Apl. 1-Sept. 9.
Fortunate is the man whose hospitality the Martins accept. Their cheery
notes and sociability make them the best kind of guests. The Audubon
Society will send one plans for a Martin house, and tell one where to
place it. Martins nest in May and lay white eggs.