iormtndneciaipeete rece Sieteatinoedneen A. Cornell Aniversity Library FROM THE INCOME OF THE FISKE ENDOWMENT FUND THE BEQUEST OF Willard Fiske Librarian of the University 1868-1883 1905 ornell University Library ‘Tin Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924001589583 “FOREST AND STREAM” BIRD NOTES. “AN INDEX AND SUMMARY OF ALL THE ORNITHOLOGICAL MATTER CONTAINED iN / “FOREST AND STREAM.” Vols, I—-XII. COMPILED BY H, B. BAILEY. NEW YORK: FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 39 PARK Row. PREP AL ©; The many valuable records of ornithological matters contained in the ~- ~-columns of the Forest AND STREAM, render the paper a necessity to the working ornithologist. At the same time, from its large size and the frequency of its issue, it is too often the case that complete files of the paper are not pre- served. I have had occasion, from time to time, to look up records, some of which had appeared years before; and the difficulty of finding just the note required led me to compile, for my own use, an index of some of the more important articles. It soon occurred to me that probably my brother naturalists were in the same predicament as myself, and since complete “bound volumes of the ForEST AND STREAM are accessible to but few, it ‘seemed worth while to compile a complete index, in order that the many valuable notes scattered through these files, might be more available. This has been done, and by givinga digest of each note or article under the species referred to, the reader has much more than asimple index, which would necessitate a reference to the original volume. The present work then embodies all the Bird Notes to be found in the ForEsT AND STREAM for the time which it covers, Various causes have combined to delay the publication of this Index, so that it is not, unfortunately, brought up to date, Should the present edi- tion, however, meet with favor, it is designed to include in a future one the succeeding volumes. That the present compilation will be of value to ornithologists there can be little doubt, but it will be not less useful to the sportsman. Its very full references to game birds give a large number of localities where good shooting is to be had and tell the seasons at which different shooting grounds ive Should be visited. References to the files of thé paper will furnish fuil ac counts which cannot fail to be useful in opening up forgotten localities where game is abundant. ; For assistance in compiling these pages my thanks are due to the Edi- tors of the FoREST AND STREAM and I must also express to Mr. Geo, Bird Grinnell, Ph. D., my acknowledgements for valuable aid rendered me. It is particularly requested that any errors or omissions may be noted, and a memorandum of them sent to the author at 51 South St., New York City. H. B. BAILEY. FOREST AND STREAM BIRD NOTES. Acadian Flycatcher. See Zmpidonaz acadicus. - Acadian Owl. See Nyctale acadica. Accipiter cooperi. Cooper’s Hawk. iv., 24, 374—Short account of this species—J. H. Batty. vi., 9, 182—Arrive in Massachusetts between April 1 and 10—J. A. Allen. vi., 22, 354—Very common all the year at Ann Arbor, Mich.; breeds from the 1st to the middle of May —A. B. Covert. vii., 8, 36—Arrives in Central New York in March ; breeds—H. G. Fowler. viii, 8, 118—Common summer resident at Webster, N. H.; may winter—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 15, 224 —Found'in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii, 9, 165 —Breeds at Chatham, N. J.—Harold Herrick. . Accipiter fuscus. Sharp-shinned Hawk. iii., 4, 58—Found in Newfound- land—M. Harvey. iv., 24, 374--Short account of this species by J. H. Batty. vi., 9, 182—Arrive in Massachusetts between April 1 and 10—J. A. Allen. vi., 17, 266—Abundant at Lake City, Minn., April 5, 1876—D. C. Estes. vi., 22, 354—Resident, but not com- - mon, at Ann Arbor, Mich.; breeds about May 5—A. B. Covert. viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 8, 118—Common in summer at Webster, N. H.; a few winter ; breed—Charles F. Goodhue. _ viii., 18, 192—Is found in small numbers on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from May 1 to Oct. 80; breeds—Charles E, McChesney. viil.. 15, 224—Found in Michigan—‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xi., 3, 47—Not_abun- dant at Peotone, Ill.; eggs obtained May 12, 1877—D. H. Eaton. xii., 11, 216—At Salem, Mass., April 14, 1879—R. L. N.(eweomb). xii, 18, 245—Common in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Actiturus bartramius. Upland Plover. i., 15, 235—Common at Lake Mills, Iowa—John Krider. i., 20, 8316—Common near Salem, Mass., where they are found on Snipe ground in spring, stop in the fall on the Ipswich Hills until frost comes—R. L. Newcomb. i., 22, 342—Notes on this species as observed on the eastern shores of Massachusetts— L.Wyman. ii., 22. 341—Found in Russell Co., Kansas ; feeds only on insects in spring—F. 8. B.(enson). _ ii., 26, 410—Have just got along, Aug. 1, 1874, at Salem, Mass.—R. L. N.(eweomb). ii., 26, 410—Have been shot July 81, 1874, at Minneapolis, Minn.—Franklin Beane. iii., 5, 74—A number killed on Scituate Marshes, Sept. 1, 1874. iii., 6, 86—Abundant and very fat at Lake Winnipesaukee, N. H., Sept. 1, 1874—E. M. Messenger. iti, 11, 170—Abundant on the Delaware, Oct. 15, 1874. v., 2, 26—Shot at Marlboro, N. J., Aug. 14, § FOREST AND sikhAM 1875—M. v., 14, 220—Abound near Fargo, D. T.—G. J. Keeney. vi, 5, 67—Found at Kennet Square, Penn. Oct. 6, 1871—C. F. P. vi., 9, 182—Arrive in Massachusetts: between April 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 11,171—At Salem, Mass., April 15, 1876—‘* Teal” (R. L. Newcomb.) vi., 15, 233—Common at Peotone, Ill.; breeds—D. H. Eaton. vi., 15, 239—Common at Salem, Mass.; May 7%, 1876— “Teal” (R L. Newcomb). vi., 20, 318—Arrived at Ferrisburgh, Vt., May 9, 1876; formerly bred on our meadows, but is rare now— R. E. Robinson. vi., 24, 387—Breeds at Gainesville, Texas—G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 25, 402—Very common, at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrive in pairs, middle of April; eggs ate iaid by May 1—A, B. Covert. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., April 12, 1876—R. L. New- comb. vii., 4,58—Have been unusually plenty at Laconia, N. H., but are leaving, Aug. 28, 1876—F. R. G. _ vii., 6, 91—One shot at Salem, Mass., Sept. 9, 1876—‘ Teal”? (R. L. Newcomb). vii., 6, ‘91—Common at Cohasset, Mass., Sept. 11, 1876—S. Kneeland, -Jdr. _vii., 8, 116—Not common in Connecticut during the migrations; breeds—Robert T. Morris. vii., 18, 196—Occasionally seen on the plains near the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming—W. L. C.(arpenter). viii., 7, 96—Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 10, 146—Common summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds - +-Charles F. Goodhue. viii., 15, 225—Very abundant on the Coteau _ des Prairies, Dakota, from May 10 until Aug. 26; breeds—Charles EH. McChesney. wvwiii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C. (R, F. Boiseau.) viii., 22, 361—Found in Michigan—‘' Archer” (G. A, Stockwell). ix., 2, 34—Common near Salem, Mass., Aug. 6, 1877— _ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). ix., 10, 185—Flying South from Ferris- burgh, Vt., Aug.1,1876; came North May 8, 1877—K.(E. Robinson). x., 18, 244—COommon in Nobles Co., Minn.—R. E Ducaigne. x., 19, 8359— Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., March 20, 1878—‘‘ Ptarmigan.” xi., 3, 47— . ,Common at Peotone, Ill.; breeds in high pastures—D. H. Eaton. xii., 10, 185—Their note heard at Plymouth, Mass., Aug. 3, 1852—F. C. Browne. xii., 20. 3885—One specimen taken at Lake Como, Wy- oming, May.5—S. W. Williston. Egialiti. melodus. Piping Plover. i., 18, 204—Very abundant in Florida —EHditors. iii, 13, 196—Rather common in fall in Newfoundland— M. Harvey. iii., 22, 340—Seen only in spring in Eastern Florida— Editors. vii, 6, 91—Taken at Salem. Mass., in the fall of 1876— *Teal”’(R. L. Newcomb). vii., 14, 212—Called ‘‘ Beach Bird ” by the gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass.—F. C. Browne. viii, 7, 96— Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii, 22, 861—Found occasionally in Michigan—* Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 10, 185—Breeding abundantly, June 18, 1852, at Plymouth, Mass.—F. C. Browne. Hgialiti: semipalmatus. Ringneck Plover. i., 4, 59—Short account of habits by editors. ii., 26, 410—A few arrived back Aug. 1, 1874 at Salem, Mass.—R. L. Newcomb. iii., 18, 196—Rather common in fall in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. v. 3, 42—Abundant at Salem Mass., Aug. 23, 1875—‘‘Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vi., 25, 402— Common‘at Ann Arbor, Mich., in the spring and fall migrations— A. B. Covert. _vii., 4, 52—Common in spring and autumn in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 5, 68—Callea ringnecks by the New Jersey gunners—W. Holberton. viii., 7, 96—Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii,, 22, 8361—Found in Michigan—“ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 2, 34—Common at ' Salem, Mass., Aug. 6, 1877—“ Teal” (KR. L. Newcomb). xii., 10 185—A few observed May 19. 1852, at Plymouth, Mass., and tirst ree rivals back in the fall, July 25, 1852—F.°C. Browne, xii.. 20, 385— Still noticed at Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 4, 1852—F. ©. Browne. Hgialitis vociferus., Killdeer Plover. i., 5, 68—Account of Plover Shoot- ing in Virginia—C. B. i, 13, 204—Very numerous in Florida—Edi- BIRD Noes, 3 tots. ji, 11, 163—Abundant on the Kissiminee, Lake Okeecho- hee region, Florida—Frd A. Ober. iii, 22, 840- Found only i _gpring in Eastern Florida—Hditors. vi., 4, 52—First arrivals at Ephrata, Penn., March 19, 1875—-W. H. Spera. vi, 5. 67—Fou.id near Kennet Square, Penn, Oct. 6, 18Yi—C. F, P. vi., 9, 182— Arrive in Massachusetts between: April 1 and 10—J. A. Allen. vi, 11, 163—Observed at Leesburg, Va., March 28, 1876—H. Ingersoll (authority). vi., 11, 163—Flocks seen'on the meadows near Tren- ton, N. J., March 11, 18, 22, 1876—C. C. Abbott. vi, 11, 171—At Salem, Mass., April 15, 1876—‘‘ Teal” (RB. L. Newcomb). _vi., 12, 181—Arrived at Boonsboro, Md., March 6, 1876—W. B. Wheeler. vi., 15, 233—Common at Peotone, Ill.; breed—D. H. Eaton. vi., 17, ‘266 —Noticed at Lake City, Minn., April 14, 1876—D. C. Estes. vi., 21, 888—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., March 14, 1876—Wm. L. Jones, vi., 25, 402—Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives April 1; lays its. eggs by June 1, and departs middle of October—A. B. Covert. vii., 1, 8—Arrived back in numbers at Trenton, N. J., April 19, 1876—C. ©. Abbott. vii., 4. 52—Summer visitor in Central New York; arrives in April—H. G. Fowlet. vii., 8, 116—Not very common in Connecticut; breeds—Robert T. Morris. vii, 8,116— Abundant at Fort Clark, Texas, August and September, 1876—W. C. vii., 12, 186—Very common at Galveston, Texas, Oct. 12—‘‘Sub- ' geriber.” vii., 18, 196—Only occasiondlly seen on the plains near the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming—W. L. C.(arpenter). vii., 25, 3889— Taken in Southeastern Wyoming, April 15, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 15, 225—Arrives on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, April 18, and remains until Sept. 1; found in large numbers; breeds— Charles E. McChesney. viii , 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C. (R. F. Boiseau.) viii., 22, 8361—Found in Michigan—‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 8, 152—Found in Nebraska—‘' Yo.” (‘4e0, Bird Grinnell). x., 4, 55 —Noticed on Long Island, Jan. 21, 1878— ‘* Observer.” x., 19, 859—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill, Feb. 19, 1878— “Ptarmigan.” xi., 3, 47—Very common at Peotine, Ill.; breeds— D. H. Eaton. xii., 8, 146—Arrived at Hudson, Ohio, between March 6 and 9, 1879; Feb. 8, 1878; Feb. 26, 1877—‘‘ Buckeye.” xii., 19, 3865—Common near Como, Wyoming. .8. W. Williston. Hgialitis wilsonius. Wilson’s Plover. i., 18, 204—Very abundant in Florida—Editors. iii, 22, 340—Seen onlyin spring in Eastern Florida ~—Editors. vii, 21, 325—Rare in Yates County, N. Y.; one takenin the spring of 1868+-J.B. Gilbert. x,, 18, 235—An adult mile taken at Rockaway, L. 1., July 1, 1872; from its plumage and actions it moust have been breeding there—N. T. Lawrence. xii., 18, 8348—One shot about May 30, 1879, at Good Ground, Long Island. giothus tinaria. Red-poll Linnet. i., 26, 404—Found in fields in winter in New England—F. B. iv., 4, 54—Abundant near Wenham, Mass., during the winter of 1874-5. ‘Fred Beverly” (Fred A. Ober). v., 18, 276—Account of their habits with us in winter—E. B. Tober. vi, 7, 99—A large flock at Trenton, N. J., Feb. 5, 1876; first seeu since 1873—Charles C. Abbott. vi., 7, 100—Common in the latter partof winter near Montpelier, Vt.—W. A. Briggs. w,7, 100—Common in Addison Co , Vt., during the winter of 1874-5 ; none seen the past winter (1875-6)—R.__vi., 8, 116—Depart March 20 to 31 from Massa- chusetts for the North—J. A. Allen. vi., 9, 1833—Abundant at River- dale-on-Hudson during the winter of 1874-5—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 10, 148—Common in winter (none in summer) at Fort Wayne, Ind.— G. Aug. Smith. vi, 11, 164—Appeared once or twice during the winter of 1875-6 at Esopus-on-Hudson—John Burroughs. vi., 21, 337 —Irregular in winter in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 18, 276—Quite common in winter at Ann Arbor, Mich.—A. B. Covert. viii., 4, 49—Irregular winter visitor at Webster, N. H.; thousands here some winters and none others—Charles F, Goodhue. viii, 7, 96 i HOLT AND SRHAM —Noticed ot Clark's teland, Plymouth, Masa., in 1852—F. 0. Browné, viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan.—‘“‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 6, 95--Have been very scarce at Warner, N. H., this winter (1877-8) —M.C. H.(arriman). xii., 3, 46—Only one flock seen at Schraaienburg, N. J., during the winter of 1878-9—‘‘Alianus.” xii., 6, 105—Abundant at all seasons in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 7, 126—Noticed in the Province of Quebec, Canada, during the winter of 1878-9— Everett Smith. xii., 20, 386—Large flock at Plymouth, Mass., Dec., 1, 1852—F. C. Browne. Egiothus linaria exilipes. Mealy Red-poli Linnet. vi., 7, 100—Common in the latter part of winter near Montpelier, Vt.—W. A. Briggs. vii., 18, 276—Not common at Ann Arbor, Mich., in winter, but afew always found with the common form—A..B. Covert. viii., 18 281— Found in Michigan.—‘*‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). Ageleus pheniceus. Red-winged Blackbird. i., 26,404—Arrives in New England first of March.—F. B. ii., 2, 22—An albino specimen re- corded by ‘‘ Homo” (Charles 8. Westcott). ii., 4, 58—Large flocks passing northward over Long Island, March 5, .1874. ii., 11, 162— Very abundant in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred A Ober. vi., 3, 36—Semi-migratory near Trenton, N. J.; there in December; warm days in January and February 12, back again in numbers— Charles C. Abbott. vi., 4, 52—First arrivalsat Ephrata, Penn., March 17, 1875—W. H. Spera. vi. 6, 84—Arrive in Massachusetts between March 1 and 10—J. A. Allen. vi., 6, 84—Arrived at Wenonah, N. J., Feb. 14, 1876—Milton P. Pierce. vi., 7, 99—Arrived at Salem, Mass., March 238, 1876—‘‘ Teal” (R.L Newcomb). vi., 7, 99—Spring arrival at Waterville, N. ¥., March 18, 1876—Harry W. Candee. vi., 8, 115—Flocks arrived near Trenton, N. J., Feb. 12, 1876—C. C. Abbott. vi., 8, 115—Arrived at New Haven, Conn., first week in March, males alone—‘‘ Speculator” (Robert T.,Morris). vi., 10, 148 —Several seen March 5. 1876; numerous March 6, 1876, at River- dale-on-Hudson—FE. P. Bicknell. _ vi.. 11, 163—Observed at Leesburg, Va., March 27, 1876—H. Ingersoll (authority). vi., 12, 180—Noticed at Salem, Mass., April 6, 1876—‘‘Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vi., 12, 180—Arrived at Farmington, N. H., April 11. 1876—S. 8. Parker. vi., 12, 181—Arrived in large flocks March 6, 1876, at Boonsboro, Md. —wW. B. Wheeler. vi., 15, 233—Common at Peotone, IN.—D. H. Eaton. vi., 17, 266—Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives abcut March 15 ; breeds, May 20; departs the last of September— A. B. Covert. vi., 17, 266—Arrived at Newport, R. I., April 16, 1876—J. 8. Howland. vi., 21, 337—-Arrives in Central New York the first week in March; breeds abundantly, and departs in November— H. G. Fowler. vi., 21, 337—Nest with eggs taken June 1, 1876, at Peotone, Ill—D. H. Eaton. vi., 21, 388—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 25and 81, 1876—Fred H. Keyes. vi., 21, 3838— Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., March 14, 1876—Wm. L. Jones. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., March 3, 1874; April 2, 1875; March 7, 1876—W. H. Fox. vi., 24, 386—Building at Riverdale, N. Y., May 16, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., May 7, 1876—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vii., 25, 389—Taken in Southeastern Wyoming, April 25, 1875; very common all summer in the uplands—A. G. Brackett. viii., 6, 80—Noticed at Salem, Mass., March 12, 1877—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). viii., '7, 96--Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii, 7, 96 —Abundant summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Charles F. Goodhue. viii., 13, 192—Arriyes on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, April 17, and remains until October 28; quite numerous ; breeds— Charles E. McChesney. viii. 17, 268--Resident near Washington, 3. C., but more common in spring and fall—(R. F. Boiseau ) viii., 19 300--Found in Michigan—‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 19, 866—-Fartial albino, taken at Portland, Conn.—J. H. Sage. x., 5, BIRD NOTES. 8 %6--Dates of arrival in spring at Framingham, Mass., for twenty- five years—¥. C Browne. x , 6, 95—Has one with tail feathers white —M. C. H.qarriman). x., 6, 99--Abundant at Lakeville, Conn., March 8, 1878—"¥ A. W. x.. 7, 125--Arrived at Greenwood Lake, N. Y., March 1, 1878—‘‘ Greenwood.” x., 9, 155--Noticed at Salem. Mass., April 23, 1870—‘*‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). x., 9, 156--Arrived at Portland, Conn., March 8, 1878—J. H. Sage. x., 9, 156—Arrived at Hornellsville, N. Y., March 2, 1878—‘‘ John” (J. Otis Fellows). x., 12, 215--Breed commonly at Astoria, L. I.—Franklin Benner. x., 12, 216--Arrived at Fors Hamilton, L. I, March 2. 1878—DeL. B.(erier). x., 19, 8359-—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., Feb. 26, 1878—‘* Ptarmigan.” xi., 8, 47--Very common at Pcotone, Ill.; breeds; rears two broods —D. H. Eaton. xii., 7, 126—At Salem, Mass., March 17, 1879. R. L. N.(eweorwb). _ xii, 8, 146--Arrived in the Province cf Quebec, March 17, 1879—Everctt Smith. xii., 11, 205—Rare in Nova Scot:a— J. Matthew Jones. xii., 11, 216—Very numerous at Salem, Mass., April 14, 1879—R. L. Newcomb. xii. 17, 326—One taken in first week in May, and a pair June 20, 1878, evidently nesting; rare; Como, Wyoming—S. W. Williston; frequently observed in early fall at Como, Wyoming—George Bird Grinnell. Aiken’s Snow-Bird. See Junco hyemalis aikeni. Aix sponsa. Wood Duck. i, 11, 171—Numerous near Nashville, Tenn. i, 18, 204—Abundant in Florida—Kditors. ii., 11, 163—Abundant and ysesident in the Lake Okeechobee region, Florida—Fred A. Ober. ii., 26, 410—Abundant at Montello, Wis., July 30, 1874—Fred Pond. iii, 4, 58—Common‘'on Lake Koshkonong, Wis., Aug. 29, 1874. iii., 6, 86—Abundant in Wisconsin, Sept. 11. 1874—‘‘ Fred.” iii., 7, 107—Beginning to arrive in the Delaware, Sept 16, 1874--‘‘ Homo” (Charles 8. Westcott). iii, 10, 150—Have nearly all left, for the South from Montello, Wis., Oct. 6. 1874--‘ Fred.” iii, 11, 170—- Very abundant at Palatine, Ill., Oct. 15, 1874. iii., 12, 187—Abundant on Calumet Lake, IIll., Oct. 24, 1874. iii., 22, 349--Abvndant in winter and spring in Eastern Floride—Kditors. iv., 19, 297—Has frequently seen them domesticated near Chicago, Ill.—8. C. C. iv., 24, 374--“‘ Habits of the Wood Duck in Nesting,” ete —‘‘ Fred.” v., 8, 36—‘‘ Domesticated Wood Ducks ;” speaking of several parties who have tamed them. v., 6, 90--Breed at Calais, Me., though not as com- monas formerls--B. v_, 8, 122--Abuncant near New Berne, N. C., Sept. 23, 1875—J. E. W. v., 9, 189—Abundant at Montello, Wis., Sept. 29, 1875—‘‘ Fred.” vi., 2, 18--Breed near Rochester, N. Y.— “Agate.” vi., 8, 116—Arrive in Massachusetts between March 20 and 31—J. A. Allen. vi., 18, 284—Found-in Nebruska—C. H. Phillips. vi., 21, 388 -Noticed at Lebanon, Il., March 17, 1876—Wm. L. Jones. vi., 25, 408—Breed near New Haven, Conn.—R. T. M.(orris). vii., 6, 84—Common in summer in Central New York; breeds; arrives in April and departs in October—H. G. Fowler. vii.. 8, 116-~Very com- jnon in Connecticut ; breeds abundantly—Robert T. Morris. vii., 8, 122—Arrived at Tenafly, N.J., Sept. 26, 1876—‘‘ Red Wing.” vii., 10, 148—Have a lot cf tame birds of this species—H. C. Munger. vii., 11, 164—Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; eggs are laid mid- dle of May ; sometimes remains all winter—A. B. Covert. viii, 10, 146--Common summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Charles F. Goodhue. viii., 16, 242--Is exceedingly rare on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota; bave seen only one killed among the thousands of ducks that are taken here—Charles E. McChesney. | viii., 23, 380— Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 10, 185-- Common at Ferrisburg, Vt., June 7, 1876, and undoubtedly breeding —R.E. R.(ohinson). x., 11, 196, ‘‘ Domesticated Wood Ducks ;” they will live for years—‘‘ Tonic.” xii, 9, 165; breeds commonly in stubs at Chatham, N. J.—Harold, Herrick. xii,, 17, 826; have a pair do- mesticated—M. W. Clark, : 6 FOREST AND STREAM Alauda arvensis. Skylark (of Europe). viii., 5, 65—Asks if any have been seen near New York lately, as several were let loose some_years since—Erncst Ingersoll. viii, 9, 129 -Noticed several near Brook- lyn, N. Y., eight years since, and saw some in the possession of a pot hunter; none seen since, until last spring (1876), when one was seen—W. Willicott. xi, 20, 406—Account of their first introduction near New York—Hditors. Albatross. Black. iv., 25, 390—Millions of this species breed on ‘‘ Rock Redonda” or ,‘‘Rock of Thunder,” an offshoot of the Gallipagos Is- lands in the South Pacific—E. R. Wilson. Albinisin. i. 14, 214—An Albino Quail taken in Lawrence, Kansas, pure - white, excepting three brown feathers on the breast and three quill feathers on one wing; legs and bill also pure white. i., 15, 285-— Joho Krider shot a crow with a white neck at Lake Mills, Iowa. i., 17,: 263—In answer to correspondents by Editors, there are noted cases in Blue Jays, Cedar Bird, Quail, Robin, Swallows, Prairie Hens, Grouse, Marsh Hawks and Sparrows (particularly Passer domes- ticus). A milk white Red-tailed Hawk was killed near Jersey City, N. J., 1871. Batty speaks of a crow with white wings. i., 28, 357— J. T. Wilson reports a milk white Woodcock killed in Milton, Mass. ii., 2, 22—‘* Albinos.”--Under this head is given the observations of several parties on species that have come undet their notice. ii., 13, 198—Speaks of an Albino Robin that hada nest and eggs in New Haven, Conn. The Editors ask: Are Albinos barren as sume claim? ii., 18, 277-—Asking if Albinos are fertile? and the Editors reply they are. iii. 16, 245—A pure white (Colymbus septentrionalis) Red- throated Diver taken in Salem, Mass., Harbour—‘‘ ‘feal” (R. L, New- comb.) iii., 18, 277—Ruthven Deane notes cases of Albinism in Co- lymbus septentrionalis (same one as the preceding paragraph), Anas boschus, Querqueduta discors, Bucephala clangula, Harelda glacialis and Oedemia fusca velvetina and partial albinism.in Branta bernicla * and Fuligula vallisneria. iii, 25, 889—‘‘ Nimrod” has a perfect albino sp:cimen.of the Crow (Corvus americanus) in his cabinet. iii, 26, 405--‘‘Mohawk” has a partly albinistic specimen of the Crow (Corvus Americanus). iv.,1, 5—Partial albino Calitornia Quail shot at Nicasio, Cal.—Thos, H. Esty. iv., 5,69—A pair of Albino ,Qnails were netted near St. Louis, Mo.; turned loose in the spring and were seen in the fall with thirteen young ones, all pure white. iv., 11, 167—A specimen of the Canada Goose with the crown and back part of the head blotched with white was shot at Portland, Me. —‘‘Anser.” iv., 14, 215—Noting the capture of an albino Red-_ headed Linnet (Does he mean the Purple Finch by this? H. B. B) at Swampscott, Mass., April 8. 1875—G. B. 8. v., 7,100—A pure white Crow shot at Centreville, Mass.—‘*Sportsman ” y., 16, 248—A pure white Partridge (Bonasa umbellus) shot at West Bridgewater, Mass., in Nov., 1875, by Henry F. Thayer. v., 18, 276—Noting sev- eral cases of albinism, by ‘‘ Teal ”(R. L. Newcomb) and ‘‘ Audu- bon.” v., 20, 8308—Las eeen several albinos of the California Quail— ©. A. Allen. v., 21, 821—A list of albino birds by W. Russell Robin- son, includes Quail, Snipe, Sora Rail, Meadow Lark, Robin, Cedar Bird, Snow Bird, English Sparrow dnd Chimney Swallow. v., 23, 356 —Notes a Ruffed Grouse with a pure white ring, half an inch wide, around the left eye—N. Elmore, v., 25, 888—Noting a white Meadow Lark and a pure white Partridge—“ Audubon.” vi., 4. 52—Notes a white Song Sparrow and Robin—A. B. Covert. vi., 9, 132—Notes an Albino Robin taken at Rome, Mich.—A. B. Covert. vi., 12, 180 —An Albino Robin-shot at St. Louis, Mo., pure white, except the red breust. Have also a live white Mocking Bird—C. Jeff. Clark, vi., 12, 180—Hasan Albino Robin—S. M. Dunbar. vi., 12, 180—An albico Sora Rail shot on the Hackensack, N. J., meadows. vii., 6, 91—Noticed a pure white blackbird (species not named |) and one BIRD NOTES. % about half white near Norfolk, Va., September 6, 1876—‘‘ Drake.” vii., 7, 99—A queer albino of the White Bellied Swallow recorded by “Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vii , 16, 245—-A beautifully marked Quail shot near Pittsville, Md. vii., 21, 825—Partial albino Wild Pigeon and a pure white Indigo Bird are in the collection of Dr. Palmer, of Ips- wich—‘‘ Teal” (CR. L. Newcomb). viii., 11, 160—Albino Robin taken at Rahway, N. J., pure white, excepting a black cap and a few feathers on the wiogs and tail—Shelton. ix., 5, 86—An Albino Robin at Hatfield, Mass., August 25, 1877—Frank H Merton. ix., 16, 310—A. quail with a snow-white head shot at Elkton, Md., by Wm. A. Wright. ix., 19, 366—Records albinos of Field Sparrow, Robin, Bluebird, Red-winged Blackbird, taken at Portland, Conn.—J. H. Sage. ix., 19, 366--Notes albino specimens of Blue Jay and White-bellied Nuthatch—A. B. Covert. ix . 20, 381—A_ pure white specimen was shot at Newton, N. J. x., 4, 55—An albino Aermit Thrush shot at Stamford, Conn., by W. H. Sanford. x., 6, 95— Redwing Blackbird with tailfeathers white.— Vl. OC. H.(arriman). x., 14, 255—Albino Robin shot at Carlisle, Penn.—Geo. D. Keller. x , 16, 296 —Partial albino Bittern and Purple Gracklie—R. L. N.(ewcomb). x., 17, 819—Five white Robins observed at Hornellsville, N, Y.— “John.” (J. Otis Fellows.) x., 25, 483—Some remarks on Albinism T. Garlick. x., 25, 483—Case of a caged Robin turning partly albino —“Bobolink” (HE. G. Kock). xi., 1, 2—An albino Swallow (species not named) killed at Newark, N. J—W. B Garrabout. xi., 18, 360--Partial albino Crow Blackbird or Boat-tailed Grackle—Geo. Lyman Appleton. xi., 19, 379--A pure white Mallard. Extract from the London Field. xi., 22, 440—Queries about Albinism—‘t Micmac.” xi., 26, 522-- White Mallard seen in Ohio—L. O. R. xii, 7, 126—A_ pure white Woodcock with ‘a slight brown ring round its neck—R._ xii., 21, 405—Explanations as to causes—M. xil., 10, 185—C.-H. Young re- cords two specimens of Woodcock. xii., 12, 233—Partial albino Woodcock ; Canvas back Duck and Crow Biackbird—R. L. Newcomb. xii., 19, 865—Partial albino Robin, small and light colored—B. F. . Staples. xii., 25, 485—Remarks on albinism—‘‘ Micmac.” . Alca impennis, Great Auk, i., 26, 404—Was formerly found off the coast of New England in winter—F. B. ii, 16, 244—Quotations from old authors’ respecting this species, as noted in Greenland, Ice- jand and-Newfoundland—M, Harvey. iii., 22, 8341—Formerly abun- dant, now believed to be extinct, on the shores of Newfoundland—M. ' Harvey. vi., 24, 886—Extended account of this species, with a draw- ing—M. Harvey. ‘ Alic’s Thrush. See Turdus swainsoni alicia. American Scoter. See Gdemia americana. . Ammodromus maritimus. Seaside Finch. xii., 6, 106—Very common in ‘Nova Scotia, arriving end of March (probably the sharp-tailed finch —H. B. B.) J. Matthew Jones. American Dunlin. See 7ringa alpina americana. Ampelis ¢-drorum. Cedar Bird. i.. 26,404—Rarely found in New England winter—F, B. iii, 12, 187—-Being killed by thousands near Oakland, Bd., Oct.,.1874. iii., 14, 211—Found near Mandeville, La. v., 17, 260— Found 1n the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874—Ernest In- gersoll. v., 18, 276—Account of their habits with us in winter—E. B. Tuber. v., 21, 823—Notes a case of partial albinism—W. Russel), Robinson. vi, 4, 52—Common throughout thé year near New Haven, Conn.—‘‘Speculator” (Robt, T. Morris), vi, 7, 99—Seen near Trenton, N. J., Feb, 11, 1876—Chas. C. Abbott. vi. 10, 148— Seen at Glens Falls, N. Y., second week in March, 1876—A. N.) Cheney. vi., 10, 148—Common throughout the vear xt Furt, Wayne, Ind.—G. Ang. Smith. vi., 11, 163—Observed at Leesburg, Va., April 3, 1876—E. Ingersoll (authority). vi., 11, 163—Irregularly migra- 8 eas FOREST AND STREAM tory at Ann Arbor, Mich.;. breeds June 10—A. B. Covert. vi., 11, 164—Remzain all winter at Esopus on-Hudson—John Burroughs _ vi., 11, 164—In limited numbers all through tie past winter (1875-76) at Lake City, Minn —D. C. Estes. vi, 12, 181—Common in summer; _Tather common ia winter at Danvers. Mass.—Arthur F.Gray. vi., 13, 200—Found at altitudes of 1,000 to 3,500 feet in the Adirondacks, but they were not observed on Mt. Marcy—(V. Colvin.) vi., 15, 283—Do not arrive at Montpelier, Vt., before the middle of May —W. A. Briggs. vi., 17, 266—-All gone from Lake City, Minu., April 7, 1876— D. C. Estes. vi., 18, 284—Resident throughout the year in Centra New York, but not plenty in winter ; breeds in June—H. G. Fowler. vi., 21, 338—Noti¢ed a small flock at Lebanon, Ill., March 20, 1876— Wn. lL. Jones. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., June 3, 1874, June 8, 1875—W. H. Fox vii , 10, 151—Found in Rockford, Tll.— C. M. S.. in “Answers to Correspondents.” viii., 4, 49—Common in summer at Webster, N. H.; have not seen it in winter—Chas F. Good- hue. viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. S'ock- well). x., 6, 95—Have been at St. John, N. B., all winter (1877-78) —H.G. x., 9,155—Shot at Salem, Mass., April 2, 1870—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). xii., 6, 105—Not uncommon in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii, 12, 233—In large flocks at Salem, Mass., April 19, 1879—R. L. Newcomb. Ampelis garrulus. Bohemian Waxwing. i., 26, 404—Very rare in New England in winter—F. B_ vi., 2, 20—Account of their habits as ob- served at Camp Harney, Oregon—Chas. Bendire. vi., 6, 84—Received full plumaged birds from Winnebago County, Iowa, where they ar- rived about Dec. 1; 1875—John Krider. vi., 10, 148—Observations made Feb. 25, 1876, at Minneapolis, Minn., when they were abun- dant—P. L. Hatch. vi., 10, 148—Made their appearance near Minne- apolis, Minn., early in December and are still here March 22, 1876; seldom found outside the city limits and mostly in flocks of 10 to 30, sometimes 100—Thos: 8. Roberts. vi., 10, 148—Not seen every win- ter and never in suramer at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Smith. vi., 11, 1683—Accidentai winter visitor at Ann Arbor, Mich ; three speci- mens taken Dec. 12, 1869—A. B. Covert. viii., 4, 49—Exceedingly rare winter visitor fromthe North at Webster, N. .—Chas. F. Good- hue. viii., 4, 50—Very abundant near Minneanolis, Minn., last win- ter (1875-76), but none seen this winter (1876-77). Asksif they have been seen anywhere this winter—P. -L. Hatch. viii., 18, 281—Found jn Michigan in winter—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii, 6, 105— Rare in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Anas hoschas. Mallard. i, 13. 196—Found in the Uintah Mountains, Wyoming, in October—‘‘ Ornis” (Ged. Bird Grinnell). i., 18, 204— Very abundant in Florida—Evtitors. i, 18, 279—Taken at Salem, Mass,—*‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). i., 22, 842—Hybrid ducks which J. H. Batty thinks are the union of the male of this species with the female of either the snow goose (Anser albifrons gambeli), or the white-fronted goose (Anser hyperboreus). i., 24, 874—B. A, Hoopes thinks above hybrids are the union of the Mallard and Muscovy ducks. i., 24, 374—‘‘Perdrix” thinks these are a cross between this spe- cies and the Gadwall. ii, 2, 22—A hybrid between this species and the Muscovy duck (Hyonetta moschata) is recorded by Dr. Elliott Coues as havisg been shot on Oneida Lake. ii., 4, 54—Noting a cross with the Pintail (Dajila acuta)—Dr. Elliott Coues. ii., 16, 242— Abundant in Northern Louisiana in fall. ii, 21, 8326—Abundant in Texas in winter—J. L.. ii., 26, 410—Abundant at Montello, Wis., July 30. 1874—Fred Pond. iii, 4 58—Common on Lake Koshko. nong, Wis., Aug, 29. 1874. iii., 6, 86-—Abundant in Wisconsin Sept. 11, 1874. iii., 10, 150—Abundant at Montello, Wis., Oct. 6, 1874. iti, 11, 170—Abundant on the Delaware Oct. 15, 1874. _iii., 12, 187 —Abundant on Calumet Lake, IL, Oct. 24, 1874. iii, 18, 195—Ar- BIRD NOTES. 9 rived at Washington, D. C., Oct 10, 1874—‘' Duke.” iii, 14, 217— Abundant at Mandeville, La., Nov. 3, and for a month past. iii, 18, 277—A pure white specimen noted by Ruthven Deane. iii., 22, 340— Very abundant in w'nter and spring in Eastern F'lorids—Kditors, iii, 26, 410—Still remains at Montello, Wis., Jan. 24, 1875, though the thermometer has been 35 degrees below zero—‘ Fred.” iv., 5, 74— Found near Quincy, Mo., all winter. iv., 14, 220—Nesting near Montello, Wis., May 4, 1875—‘‘ Fred.” v, 9, 189—Not abundant at Montello, Wis. Sept. 29, 1875—‘‘ Fred.” v., 12, 18%7—Foundat Norfolk, Va., Oct. 28, 1875. v., 18, 204—One shot at Newport, R I., Nov. 1, 1875 ; very rare in this locality—‘‘Shot.” v, 14,220—Abundant near Fargo, D. T.—G. J. Keeney. v., 18, 276—Has several specimens of the cross of this species’ with the Black Duck—Geo. A. Boardman. v., 18, 284—Abundant at Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 21, 1875. v., 22, 339—Several living specimens in Mt. Auburn cemetery, near Boston, tbat are a cross between a male Mallard and female Muscovy. v., 23, 356—The male changes his plumage in June, when it is the same as the female ; old and young are alike, until the middle of October, when the males put oa their winter dress—Thos H. Estey. v., 26, 410—Abun- dant near Columbia, S. C.. Jan. 26, 1876—H. 8_ v., 26, 411—Abundant near Port Royal, S.C.—*‘Rusticus.” vi., 2, 18—Found during the mi- grations near Rochester, N. Y.—‘“‘ Agate.” vi, 18, 284—Kound in Nebraska—C. H. Phillips. vii., 6, 84—-Not very common in Central New York even during the spring and autumn migrations—H. G. Fowler. vii, 8, 116—An occasional visitant in Connecticut—Robt. 'T. Morris. vii., 11, 164—Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives about April 1; many breed ; eggs are laid from April 25 to May 10— A. B. Covert. vii., 25, 389—-Found in Southeastern Wyoming April 15, 1875—A.. G. Brackett. viii., 6, 80—Remained all winter at Lake City, Minn.—D. ©. Estes.. viii., 16, 241—Arrives on the Co- teaux des Prairies, Dakota, about April 16 and remains until Oct. 30; breeds sparingly; in fall it is abundant—Obas, E. McChesney. viii., 23, 380 —Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xi., 3, 47—Common in spring and fall at Peotone, Ill.; some few breed-- D. H. Eaton. xi., 19, 379--A pure white one shot in England—Zor- don Field. xi, 26, 522--White one seen in Ohio--L. O. R. xii. 20, 885-—Nest found at Lake Como, Wyoming, May 11, with 10 fresh eggs; one June 25, with 10 eggs nearly hatched--S. W. Wil- liston. ; i Anas obscura. Black Duck. i.,13,196—Found in the Uintah Mountains, Wyoming, in October—‘‘ Ornis” (Geo. Bird Grinnell) i, 18, 204— Jommon in Florida; they are said to breed in Florida, and are lighter colored than Northern birds—Hditors. i., 14, 220—Very numerous off Long Island Nov. 18, 1873—Kditors.. i., 15, 234—Very common at Portland, Me., Nov. 8, 1873. i, 26, 404—Pass the winter in New England—F. B. ii., 3, 836—Common in North Carolina—J. E. W. ii., 15, 282—Found in Newfoungland—Alex. Murray. ii., 16. 245—Arrive at Portland, Me., about March 20, the second flight between Apr. 4 and 8—Mannasseh Smith. ii., 21, 326—Abundant in Texas in winter—J. L. iii.,7, 107—Beginning to arrive in the Dela- ware, Sept. 16, 1874—‘‘ Homo” (Chas. 8. Westcott). iii., 11, 170— Abundant on the Delaware Oct. 15, 1874. iii., 12, 186—Abundant on Long Island Oct. 19, 1874. iii., 13, 201—Abundant near Portland, Me., Oct. 30, 1874. iii, 14, 217—Abundant at Mandeville, La, Nov. 3, 1874. iii, 18, 281—Abundant at Barnegat, N. J., Dec. 8, 1874. iii., 18, 282—Abundant at Currituck Sound, N. C., Nov. 18, 1874 iji., 22, 340—Abundant in Eastern Florida; is lighter in color than the Northern birds and is said to breed in Florida—Editors. iii., 22, 341 Common in Newfoundland, where it breeds—M. Harvey. iii. 23, 852—Abundant in Newfoundland in 1822—W. E. McCormack. iv., 2,27—Common at Barnegat Inlet Feb. 6, 1875—B._ iv., 5) 1874—A few shot at Greenport, L. I, about March 6, 1875—Isaac McLellan. 10 FOREST AND STREAM. v., 2, 26—A few seen near Salem, Mass., Aug. 16, 1875—‘‘Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). v., 6, 90—Breed at Calais, Me., though not 80 common as formerly—B. v., 10, 150—Abundant at Kinsey’s Ashley House, N. J.. Oct. 7, 1875—B. v., 12, 187—Abundant at Cohasset, Mass., Oct. 25, 1875—S. K.(nedland), Jr. _v., 12, 187—Found at Norfolk, Va., Oct. 23, 1875. v. 18, 276—Has several hybrids with the mallard in his possession—Geo. A. Boardman. v., 26, 411— Abundant near Port Royal, S. C.—‘‘Rusticus.” vi., 2, 18 —~Found dur- ing the migrations near Rochester, N. Y.—‘‘Agate.” vi., 4, 52—y Resident near New Haven, Conn.; rare in summer, common in winter —“Speculator.” vi., 5,74.—T wo shot at Tenafly, N. J., March 1, 1876— A. L Huyler. vi., 7, 100—Found near .Montpelier, Vt.—W. A. Briggs. vi.,8, 116—Arrive in Massachusetts between March 20 and 31—J. A. Allen. vi., 10, 147—Common at Portland, Me., April 10, 1876—L. Redlan. vi, 10, 148—A flock seen at Riverdale-on-Hudson March 6, 1876—E P. Bicknell. vi. 12, 180—A few around Salem, Mass., April 6, 1876—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vi., 12, 181— Somewhat rare at all times near Danvers, Mass —Arthur F. Gray. vi., 15, 2883—Common in Englishman’s Bay, Me., April 22, 1876—Gilbert Longfellow. vi., 18, 284—Found in Nebraska—C. H Phillips. vi., 19, 301—Found at Meacham Lake, N. Y., April10, 1876—A. R. Ful- ler. vi., 25, 408—4 tew breed near New Haven, Conn.—R. T. M.- (orris). vii., 6, 84—Arrives in Central New Yo:k in March; breeds. and departs in November; afew remain all winter—H. G. Fowler. . vii.,7, 102—Common at Rye, N. H., first week in Sept. 1876—‘“‘ Sa- mourai.” vii., 8, 116—Very common during a greater part of the year in Connecticut: a few remain in summer and breed—Robt. T. Morris. vii., 11, 164—Common at Ann Arbor, Mich., breeding about May 10— A. B. Covert. vii, 11, 166—Common at Barnegat, N. J., Oct. 14, 1876—B. vii., 18, 276—Called Black Duck and Dusky Duck by the Connecticut gunners—Robert T. Morris. vii., 24, 375—In answer to correspondents the Editors state they winter on the Connecticut Coast. vii. ; 25, 889—-Taken in Southeastern Wyoming, April 12, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 1,4—Abundant at Rush Lake, Utab, in November, 1872—H. ©. Yarrow. viii., 7, 96—Noticed at Piymouth. Mass, in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 10, 146—Summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 28, 380—Found in Michigan— * Archer” (G. A Stockwell). x., 9, 155—Shot at Salem, Maes., March 12, 1870—‘' Teal” (R. L. Newcomb) xii, 7, 126—Shot at Salem, Mass., March 15, 1879—R. L. N.(ewcomb) xii, 12, 232—Large numbers at Dover, N. H, April 14,1879—G A. W. xii, 17, 326— One pair domesticated—M. W. Clark, Danville Junction, Me. xii., 19, 874 Found a brood a few days old near Titusville, Fla.—‘‘ Al. I. ee xii., 20, 3885—Small flocks at Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 5, 1852— . OC. Browne. Anhinga. See Plotus anhinga. Anorthura troglodytes hyemalis. Winter Wren. vi., 11, 163—Common in November ut Trenton, N. J.; seen twice in March—C. C. Abbott. vii., 12, 180—Common spring and autumo migrant in Central New York—H. @. Fowler. vii., 18, 276—ommon during the spring end autumn migrations at Ann Arbor, Mich —A. B Covert viii, 8, 383— Common during the migrations at Webster, N. H.; one taken June 22, 1875, on Kearsarge Mountain, a male in full plumage and song—Chas, F. Goodhue. vili.. 11, 160—Common in fall in Central New York; taken Sept. 26, 1876—J. P. Hutchins. viii., 17, 261—Found in Michi- gan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 4,66—Breeds in Nova Scotia, though rare—J. Matthew Jones. Anser albifrons gambeli. White Fronted Goose. i., 15, 235—Common at Lake Milis. lowa—John Krider. i, 22, 842—Hybrids which J. H. Batty thinks are the union of male Mallerds (Anas boschas) with the female of this species. ii., 8, 123—Short description of this spe- og BIRD NOTES. 1t cies by the Editors. iii., 9, 129—Found in the Northwestern Terri- tories; a description of the species and some localities named where it can be found—Mortimer Kerry. v., 26, 411—Common at Port Royal, S.C, in winter, where it replaces the Wild Goose—‘‘ Rusticus ” vi, 18, 254—Found in Nebraska—C. H. Phillips. viii., 28, 380—Oom- mon in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). Anser cerulescens. Blue Goose. viii. 16, 241—Is fuund on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from Sept. 22 until Oct. 30 ; none seen in Spring —Chas. E. McChesney. Anser hyperboreus. Snow Goose. i, 13, 196—Found in the Uintah Mountains, Wyoming, in October ‘‘Ornis” (Geo. Bird Grinnell). i ,15, 285—Common at Lake Mills, Ilowa—John Krider. i., 22, 342—Hy- brids which J. H. Batty thinks are the union of a male Mallard (Anas doschas) with the female of this species. ii., 8, 128—Short description of this species by the Editors. iii., 9, 129—Found in the Northwest- ern Territories, with an account of its habits and modes of shooting them—Mortimer Kerry. vi., 18, 284—Found in Nebraska—C. H. Phillips. vii., 11, 164—Accidental spring and fall migrant at Ann Arbor, Mich.—A 8B. Covert. vii., 18, 283—Two shot near Ithaca, N. Y., last of November, 1876; they were both young birds and were much fatigued, evidently from a long flight—‘t Nimrod.” viii, 16, 241—During April the migrations occur over the Coteau des Praries, Dakota, and arrive back the middle of September and remain here until Oct. 31; a very few breed here—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 23, 3830— Found in Michigan—*' Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). Anthus ludovicianus. Titlark. jiii., 18, 196—Found in Newfoundland in considerable numbers—M. Harvey. vi., 11, 163—A single flock seen at Trenton, N. J., March 12 and 13, 1876—C. C. Abbott. vi., 17, 266— Noticed at Lake City, Minn., April 14, 1876—D. C. Estes. vii.. 18, 196--Found in the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming Territory--W. L. C.(arpenter). vii., 21, 824—Nota rare spring and autumn migrant in Yates County, N. Y.; a few remain and breed—J. B. Gilbert. viii., 8, 88—Rare migrant at Webster, N. H.; have taken it but once, May 10, 1875—Charles F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 261—Found in Michigan— “Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii. 4,66—Common in Nova Scotia— J. Matthew Jones. xii., 16,307—Pair taken April 23, 1878; two taken a month later on marsh at Como, Wyoming—S, W. Williston. Antrostomus carolinensis. Chuckwill’s Widow. ii., 11, 162—A few heard in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred A. Ober. Antrostemns veciferus. Whippoorwill. ii., 9, 185—Found in Texas, iv., 23, 8338—Found at Petroleum, W. Va., 1m spring—Ernest Inger- aou. v'., 4, 52—First arrivals at Ephrata, Pa., May 2, 1875—W. H. Spera. vi., 10, 148—One heard at Glens Falls, N. Y., seeoud week in Maich, 18:6—A. N. Cheney. vi., 14, 215—Arrived at, West Farms, N. Y., Muy 8, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 15, 233—Arrived at Rivervale, N. Y., April 80, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 20, 318—Com- mon after the middle of May at Aun Arbor, Mich.; egys lad about June 1; departs by the last of August—A. B. Covert. vi., 22, 854— Arrived at Hollis, N. W., May 15, 1874, May 11, 1875, May 6, 1876— W. 4H. Fox. vi., 25, 402—A rare summer resident in Ccutral New York; breeds—H. G. Fowler. viii., 7, 96—Common summer resi dent at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 10, 146— Says is found at Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, (ut as the rest of his notes on the birds are so vague it is doubtful)—C. viii., 15, 224— Noticed at Randolph, Macon College, Vu., April 18, 1877—Jesse T. Littleton. viii., 17, 2683—Found near Washingtov, D. C. (R. F. Boiseau.) viii., 19, 300—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 19, 8359—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., April 18. 1878— “Ptarmigan.” xi., 23, 462—In reply toa question from J. E. P., as to whether they: are distinct from the Nisht Hawk, the editors reply in 12 . FOREST AND STREAM the affirmative. xii., 11, 205—Rare now; formerly not hcommon in Nova Scotia—J. M. Jones. Aphelocoma floridina woodhousei. Woodhousre’s Jay. i., 3, 85—Speci- mens taken in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado by J. U. Batty. Aquila chrysetus Golden Eagle. i., 14, 215—Found in the mountains of Switzerland—Answer to correspondent. i., 26, 404—Rare in New . England in winter—F. B. iv., 18, 199—One shot at West Rush, Monroe County, N. Y., ,the last of Apri’, 1875—Thos. W. Fraine. v., 17, 260—Found by Geo. Bird Grinnell all through the country be- tween the Rocky Mountains and the Missouri River in 1874. Their tail feathers are highly prized by the Indians, who use them for head- dresses—Hrnest Ingersoll. vi., 1, 3—An unusual number have been seen all (1875-76) this winter on the lower Hudson.—John Burroughe, vi., 10, 148—Rare at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Ang. Snith. vii., 26, 404—F ound ia Southeastern Wyoming June 6, 1875—A. G. Brackeit. viii., 15, 224—Found in Michigan—‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 9, 165—Observed March 16, 1879, at Stanley, N. J., also ob- served during the winter on the Hudson seeking fish as food, being driven to this by the severe weather—Geo. Shephard Page. xii., 13, 245—Not uncommon in Nova Scotia—J. M. Jones. xii., 19, 8365— Common in winter near Como, Wyoming—S. W. Williston. xii., 19, 365—Abundant in summer in the high mountains of Southern Wy- oming, where they breed—G. B. Grinnell. Aramus scolopaceus giganteus, Crying Bird. ii., 11, 163—Very numer. ous along the Kissimmee; eggs taken in January in the Lake Okeechobee region, Florida—Fred A. Ober. Archibuteo ferrugineus. California Squirrel Hawk. vii., 25, 389—Very commen near Fort Sanders, Wyoming, where it finds an abundance of prairie gophers and prairie dogs for food—A. G. Brackett. xii., 19, 365—One or two seen and one said to have been taken near Como, Wyoming—s,. W. Williston. ; Archibuteo lagopus sancti-johannis. Rough-legged Hawk. iii., 4, 58— . Found in Newfoundlgnd—M. Aarvey. iv., 24, 874—found in the Middle States in October—J. H. Batty. ‘vi., 1, 3—Interesting ac- count of their habits in winter near Cambridge, Mass.—Wm. Brew- ster, vi., 8, 115—Noticed at Trentcn, N. J., Feb. 18, 1876—C. ©. Abbott. vii.. 21, 825—Rare in Yates County, N. Y.; one taken Nov. 8, 1876—J. B. Gilbert. viii, 8, 118—Not very common at Webst:'r, N. H.; found in fall end winter; the black form is rare— Chas. F. Goodhue. vili., 15, 224—Not common in Michigan; the black form is rare—‘t Archer” (Gt, A. Storkwell). ix., 9, 175—One rbot at Rockport, Mass., about Sept. 25, 1877, by Geo. Parsons. xii., 18, 245—Not uncommon in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 19, 365—Not common near Como, Wyoming—G. B. Grinnell. Aretic Bluebird. See Sialia arctica. Arctic Puffin. See Pratercula arctica. Arete Tern. See Sterna macroura. Arctic Towhee. See Pipilo maculatus arcticus. Ardea cerulea. Little Blue Heron. i., 7, 105—Short account of this species by the Editors. ii., 11. 163—Not common in the Lake Okee- chobee region, Florida—Fred A. Oter. vii. 1 83—Arrived at Tren- ton, N. J., April 11, 1876—O. C. A»bott. vii. 2, 20-—-Common on the meadows near Trenton, N.J., between June 5 and 30, 1876: a few remain here all winter—C. C. Abbott. 7 , : ardea candidissima. Little White Egret; Snowy Heron. i., 7 105—Short account of this species by the Editors. ii., 11, 163—Not numerons in the Lake Okeechobee region, Florida—Fred A. Ober. vii., 2, 20— , Common on the meadows near Trent »n, N. J., between June 5 and 30, 1876—C. C. Abbott. vii, 10, 147—Accidental at Aun Arbor, ‘BIRD NOTHS, F 18 Mich; one specimen taken April 9, 1872—A. B. Covert: xii., 7, 126—Have been taken as far north as Massachusetts and the Gulf of St. Lawrence—E. P. Bicknell, xii., 9, 165—Rare visitor at Chat- ham, N. J.—Harold Herrick. Ardea egretfa. Great White Egret. i., 7, 105—Short account of this species by the Editors. ij., 11, 163—Very numerous ; eggs laid Feb. 15 to 20 in the Lake Okeechobee region, Florida—Fred A. Ober. ii., 11, 163—Incident of one swallowing a live rat at Palatka, Florida—L. W. L. vii., 2, 20—Rare on the meadows near Trenton, N. J., be- tween June 5 and 30, 1876—O. C. Abbott. vii., 21, 8325—Very rare in Yates County, N. Y.; one taken in spring—date nut recorded—J. B. Gilbert. ix., 17, 327—Breed in large colonies in Florida—Wm. K. Lente. xi., 24, 482—One shot at the junction of Croton and Hud- son rivers, New York, early in Sept., 1870—A. K. Fisher. xii., 7, 126—Have been taken as far north as Massachusetts and the Gulf of St. Lawrence—E. P. Bicknell. xii., 9, 165—Rare visitor at Chatham, N. J.—Harold Herrick. . Ardea herodias. Great Blue Heron. i., 7, 99—Claiming they should be destroyed because they catch fish—J. Clement French. i., '7, 105— An account of this species by the Editors. ii., 11, 163—Abundant, breeding in the Lake Okeechobee region, Florida—Fred A. Ober. v., 22, 8389—One taken on Long Island and now in the collection of the Long Island Historical Society. vi., 5, 67—-Eggs nearly all hatched near Chester, Pa., the first week in May—C. F. P. vi., 7, 100— Found near Mostpelier, Vt.—W. A. Briggs. vi., 9, 182—Arrive in Massachusetts between Aprililand10. vi., 15, 2383—One noticed at Riverdale-on-Hudson, N. Y., April 6, 1876—EH. P. Bicknell. vi., 17, 263—Found on Lake Minnetonka, Mino.—Franklin Benner. vi., 19, 301—Found at Meacham Lake, N. Y., April 10, 1876—A. R. Fuller. vi., 22, 854—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., April 1%, 1875; April 18, 1876 —W. H. Fox. vii., 2, 20—Not rare on the meadows near Trenton, N. J., between June 5 and 30, 1876—v. C. Abbott. vii., 4, 52—Com- © mon in summer in Central New York; arrives in May and breeds— H. G. Fowler. vii., 1°, 147—A common summer visitor to Aun Arbor, Mich.; arrives by April10; breeds middle of May; departs Oct. 1—A. B. Covert. vii. 10, 149—One shot at Salem, Mass., Oct. 5, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. _ vii., 25, 889-—-Found in Southeastern Wy- oming, May 13, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., '7, 96—No‘iced at Ply- moutb, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 10, 146—Cummon sum- mer resident at Webster, N. H.; may breed now, as it dida few years ago—(Mhas. F. Goodhue. _ viii., 14, 208—Arrived at Hornells- ville, N. Y., March 9, 1877. viii., 22, 861—Found in Michigan —‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 24, 451—Account of a large herony at Richmond, Ohio—Dr. T. Garlick. x., 11, 205—One shot at Hornellsville, N. Y., about April 10, 1878—‘“‘ John.” —xii., 20, 885 —One specimen taken at Lake Como, Wyoming—S. W. Williston. Ardea leucogastra leucoprymna, Louisiana Heron. i., '%, 105—Short account of this species by the ¥ditors. ii., 11, 1683—Not very abun- dant in the Lake Okeechobee region, Florida—Fred A. Ober. Ardea virescens. Green Heron. j., 7, 105—Short account of this species : by the Editors. in., '7, 1083—Common at Andover, Mass.; fish at night and show @ luminous spot on their breast—L. Wyman. ii., 11, 163— Very plentiful and breeding in the Lake Okeechobee region, Florida— Fred A. Ober. _ ii., 22, 341—Found in Russell County, Kansas; feed on fish—F. 8. B(enson). __vi., 7, 100—Found near Montpelier, Vt.— W. A. Briggs. vi., 15, 233—Arrived at Riverdale, N. ¥., April 24, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vii. 2, 20—-Common on the meadows -near Trenton, N. J., between June 5 and 30, 1876—C. C. Abbott. vii., 4, 62—Arrives in May in Central New York; not common; breeds—H. G. Fowler. vii., 10, 147—Summer visitor at Ann Arbor, Mich.; not ee 8 as, . 44 FOREST AND STREAM comtion; arrives April 1 to 10; breed about May 5; depart frota the 1st to the 15th Oct.—A. B. Covert. viii., 10, 146—Nvut a common summer resident at Webster, N. H.—Chbas. F. Goodhue. — viii., 22, 361—+‘ound in Michigan—“‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ., 12, 215 —Breed near Astoria, Long Island—Franklin Benner. Ardetta exilis. Least Bittern. i.. 7, 105—Short account of this species by the Editors. ii., 7, 103—Has taken the breust into a darkroom and found it of the same nature as fox-fire or decomposed woud, and believes the bird can throw out a light at night—‘‘ Homo” (Chas. 8. Westcott). ii., 11, 163—Rarely seen in the Like Okeechnbee reyion, Florida— Fred A. Ober. *vi., 19, 301—Noticcd one at Mvacham Lake, N. Y., April 12, 1876—A. R. Fuller. vi., 24, 886—One observed at River- daie, N. Y., May 21, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vii., 2, 20—Rare near Trenton between June 5 and 30, 1876; a nest found in 1873—C. C. Abbott. vii., 4, 52—Rare in Central New York; breeds—H. G. Fowler. vii., 10, 147—Very rare summer visitor at Aun Arbor, Mich.; arrives middle of April; breed abont June 5; dep rt the last of September—A. B. Covert. viii., 22, 861—Found in Michigan— “ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell), x., 13, 235—Mr. Rob’t Lawrence has aspecimen taken on Flushing Meadows, Long Island—N. T. Law- rence. Arizona Chipping {parrow. See Spizella socialis arizona. Arkansas Flyeatcher. See Tyrannus verticalis. Ash-threated Flycatcher. See Myiarchus cinerascens. Astur atricapillus. Goshawk. i., 26, 404—Is abundant in winter in New England—F. B. iii, 4, 583—Found in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. iv., 24, 874—Short account of this snecies—J. H. Batty. vi., 5, 67— One shot at Kennet, Pa., Jan. 1, 1872, in the second year’s plumagc— C. F. P.. vi., 6, 84~Retire north from Massachusetts between March 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vii., 21, 825—Not a very rare summer resi- dent in Yates County, N. Y.; used to breed on Italy Hiils, Yates County; perhaps a few wiater—J. B. Gilbert. viii., 8, 118—Rare at Webster, N. H., but more common in winter—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 15, 224—Found in Michigan ‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 18, 245—Common in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones, Asyndesmus torquatas, Lewis’ Woodpecker. v., 17, 260—Found com- mon in the Bluck Hills in 1874 by Gco. Bird Grinnell—Ernest Inger- scll. vii., 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming Aug. 1, 1875 —A. G. Brackett. xii., 19, 8365—Abundant in the mountains; adult and newly fledged young were secured near Como, Wyoming—G. B.: Grinnell. : : * Audubon’s Warbler. See Dendreca audubonii. Auk. Great, See Alca impennis. Auk, Little, See Mergulus atie. Auk, Razor-billed, See Utamania torda. Avocet. 8:¢ Recurvirostra americana. Baird’s Sandpiper. See Tringa bairdi. Bald Eagle. See Haliatus leucocephalus, Baldpate. See Mareca americana. Baltimore Griole. See Icterus baltimore. Banded Three-toed Woodpecker. See Picoides americanus. Bank Swallow. Sce Cotyle riparia. Barnacle Goose. See Branta leucopsis. Barn Owl. See Strix fammea americana. Barn Swallow. See Hirundo horreorum. Barred Owl. See Syrniwm nebulosum. BIRD NOTHS, 18 Barrow’s Golden-eyed Duck. See Bucephala islandica, Bay-breasted Warbler. See Dendraca castanea. Beach Bird. Local name on the New Jersey coast for Charadrius fulous virginicus, % Bell’s Vireo. See Vireo Beltit. Belted Kingfisher. See Ceryle alcyon. Bewick’s Wren. See Thryothorus bewickit. B'rds ia in general. i.,1, 7—Birds walking under water, quoting from ‘* Gand and Water.” i. 7, 101—*‘ Sagacity of birds” in returning to their homes and in making nests, from the Spectator. i., 7, 102— ‘ eg BIRD NOTES. 97 Mourning Warbler. Sce Geothlypis philadelphia. Mudhen. See Fulica americana. Murre. See Lomvia troile. Muscovy Duck. See Hyonetta moschata. ; Myiadestes townsendi. Townsend’s Flycatching Thrush. xii., 17, 825— Two specimens taken at Rock Creek, April 30, 1878, and May 3, 1878, near Como, Wyoming—S. W. Williston. é Myiarchus cinerascens. Ash-throated Flycatcher. vii., 1, 4—Arrived at Nicasio, Cal., April 27, 1876; breeds here—C. A. Alien.’ Myiarchus crinitus. Great-crested Flycatcher. ii.. 14, 213—Arrives at Nassau, N. Y., about May 20; nests first week in June, and leaves the last of Sept.; good account of habits, etc.—R. T. Morris. iii., 17, 261—Account of its habits near North Haven and Killingworth, Conn. —F. W. Hall. iv., 28, 8358—Found at Petroleum, W. Va., in spring— Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 20, 318—Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives by May 10; eggs laid by June 10; sometimes rears two broods; departs by Oct. 15—A. B. Covert. vi., 20, 318—One seen at Ferris- burgh, Vt., May 20, 1876—R. E. Robinson. vi., 24, 886—Arrived at . Riverdale, N. Y., May 7, 1876--E. P. Bicknell. vi., 25, 402—Not an uncommon summer sojourner in (entral New York; arrives second week in May; breeds—H. G. Fowler. viii., 7, 96—Not common at Webster, N. H.; nestsin hollow trees—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 19, 300 —Found in Michigan—‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 3,-44— Several observations about this species—G. G. H., Jr. ix., 10, 185— Arrived at Ferrisburgh, Vt., May 19, 1877—R. (E. Robinson). x., 12, 215--Breeds commonly at Astoria, L. I.—Franklin Benner. x., 19, 359—Arrived at Lebanon, IIl., April 238, 1878—‘‘ Ptarmigan.” Myiodioctes cnadensis, Canada Flyeatching Warbler. iii, 13, 196— ; Arrives in Newfoundland last of May or first of June—M. Harvey. v., 19, 292—Occurs during the migrationsin Minn.; not given in Dr. Hatch’s 1874 list—Thos. S. Roberts. vi., 5, 67--Found near Kennet Square, Penn.; during Oct. 1871—C. F. P. vi., 9, 182—Not com- mon at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives latter part of May; breeds about June 10; has found three nests containing six eggs each—A. B. Covert. vi., 19, 801—Tolerably common near Cleveland,’ Ohio; ar- rives third week in May—H. Ernst. vi., 21, 388—Noticed at Spring- field, Mass., between May 25 and 81, 1876—Fred H. Keyes. vi., 24, 386—Arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., May 20, -1876—E. P. Bicknell. vii., 12, 180 -Common spring and autumn migrant in Central New York ; arrive second week in May—H. G. Fowler. viii., 83, 33—Com- mon in the migrationsat Webster, N. H.; less common in summer; think it breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 11, 160—Not common in the migrations in Central New York; taken May 26, 1876—J. P. Hutchins. viii., 17, 261—Found in Michigan—‘“ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii, 24, 400—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 16, 1874; May 21. 1875; May 21, 1876—Winthrop G. Stevens. xii., 4, + 66—Common in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Myiodioctes mitratus, Hooded Warbler. iv., 23, 358—Found at Petro- leum, W. Va., in spring—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 9, 182—Very rare at Ann Arbor, Mich.; one specimen taken May 7, 1875--A. B. Covert. vi., 14, 215—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 14, 1875—Win- throp G. Stevens. vi., 19, 301—Not common at Cleveland, Ohio; none seen in 1874; May 5, 1875, saw a dozen males—H. Ernst. vi., 24, 386-—Arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., May 15, 1876--E. P. Bicknell: viii., 17, 261—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 268--Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). _ viii., 24, 400—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 16, 1874; May 14, 98 FOREST AND STREAM 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. . xii., 8, 46—Common at Schraalenburg, N. J., in 1878; found four nests—‘‘ Alianus.” : : Myiodioctes pusillus, Green Black-capped Flycatching Warbler. v., 13, 195—One flew into a window of the Tribune Building, N. Y. city, at night during October, 1875—Ernest I gersoll. vi., 9, 182—Very rare at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives middle of May; has been taken during the breeding season, though no nest_has actually been found ; departs Sept. 1—A. B. Covert. vi., 14, 215—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y.; May 18, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 17, 266—Observed at West Medway, Mass., May 16, 1876—Chas. A. Houghton. vi., 19, 801—Rather common near Cleveland, Ohio; arrives second week in May--H. Ernst. vi., 24, 386—Arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., May 13, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vii., 1, 4 Arrived at Nicasio, Cal., April 3, 1876; soon commenced to breed; not rare here—C. A. Allen. vii., 12, 180—Spring and autumn migrant in Central New York, but not common—H. G. Fowler. viii., 3, 383—Not common at Webster, N. H.; exceedingly shy, and keeps in low bushes—Chas. F. Goodhue. . viii., 1%, 261—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 24, 400—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 15, 1874; May 13, 1875; May 15, 1876—Winthrop G. Stevens. xii., 4, 66—Not un- common in‘Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Nashville Warbler. See Helminthophaga ruficapilla. Nauclerus fureatus. Swallow-tailed Kite; Swallow-tailed Hawk. v., 9, : 181—A_ specimen shot at Lebanon, Penn., recently (which would be last of Sept , 1875); from the description is probably thisspecies. v., 11, 163—Giving a description of this species from ‘‘ Birds of North America,” and stating that the above specimen was no doubt a Swal- low-tailed Kite—‘‘ Nimrod.” vi., 17, 263--Breed near Lake Minne- tonka, Minn.--Franklin Benner. vi., 17, 266—Seen at Gainesville, Texas, April 10 and 11, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 23, 370—Mi- alae at Gainesville, Texas, May 2, 1876; males in perfect plumage ay 4; stomach contained wasps, bugs and flies; seen almost daily through May; largest flock of the season observed flying over, June 5, 1876; usually in August they return with ‘their young—G..H. Ragsdale. viii., 15, 224—Not common in Michigan; sometimes breed in the southwest part of the State—‘‘ Archer” (G.A. Stockwell). xii., 9, 165--A specimen was taken at Chatham, N. J., some six years since (about 1872‘—Harold Herrick. Night Hawk.. See Chordeiles virginianus. Night Hawk. Western, See Chordeiles virginianus henry?. Night Heron. See WVyctiardea grisea naevia. Nonpareil. See Cyanospiza ciris. Northern Phalarope. See Lobipes hyperboreus. Northern Shrike. See Lanius borealis, Nuchal Woodpecker. See Sphyrapicus varius nuchalis. Numenius boretlis, Esquimaux Curlew. i., 18, 204—Rare in Florida— Editors. i., 18, 278—Taken at Salem, Mass., by R. L.Newcomb. ii., 22, 341—Found in Russell’ Co., Kansas; feeds only on insects in spring—F. 8. B.(enson). iii., 13, 196—Rarely found in spring, but abundant in fall in Newfoundland; arrive the end of Aug., and stay a month—M. Harvey. iii., 22, 340—Rare in winter and spring in east- ern Florida—Editors. _ vi., 17, 266—First arrival at Gainesville, Texas, March 17, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 18, 284—Found in Nebraska —C. H. Phillips. vii., 8, 116—Rare during the migrations in Conn. ' —Robt. T. Morris. _vii., 14, 212—Called ‘‘Doe Bird” by the gunners _in Plymouth Bay, Mass.—F. C. Browne. viii., 7, 96 —Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 22, 361--Found in BIRD NOTES. 99 Michigan—“ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ‘ix., 6, 111—Found on Chincoteague Island, Va., in the migrations—(R. F. Boiseau). ‘Numeninos hudsonicus, Hudsonian ( urlew; Jack Curlew. i., 13, 204 - . Rare in Florida--Editors. i., 18, 278—Taken at Salem, Mass.—Lt. L. Newcomb. iii., 22, 340 -Rare in Eastern Florida in winter and spring—Editors. vi., 18, 284—-Found in Nebraska—C H. Phillips. vii., 5, 68—Known by the gunners on the New Jersey coast as the Jack Curlew—W. Holberton. vii., 6, 91—Common near Salem, Mass.. Sept. 10, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. viii., 7, 96—Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1852--F. C. Browne. ix., 2, 34—Common near Salein, Mass., Aug. 6, 1877—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). xii., 20, 885-- , Rare at Plymouth, Mass.; one taken Sept. 11, 1852-—-F. C. Browne. Numenius longirostris, Long-billed Curlew. i., 18, 204—Abundant in Florida—Editors. i, 18, 278—Taken at Salem, Mass., by R. L. Newcomb. _iii., 22, 340-—Abundant in winter and spring in Eastern Florida—Editors. v.,; 14, 220—Abundant at Fargo, D. T.—G. J. Keeney. vi., 18. 284—Found in Nebraska C. H. Phillips. vi., 25, 402—A very rare migrant at Ann Arbor, Mich.; sometimes obtained in fall—A. B. Covert. _vii., 18, 196—Breed in limited numbers on the plains near the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming—W _ L. Carpenter. | ‘vii., 14, 212—Called ‘‘Sickle Bill” by the gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass —F. C. Browne. vii., 18, 2883—Common at Port Royal, S C., Nov. 27, 1876—‘‘ Rusticus.” vii., 25, 889—Found in Southeastern Wyoming, May 5, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. (. Browne. vili., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). | viii., 22, 361—Foundin Michi- gan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 6, 111—Breed near Chinco- teague Island, Va.—(R. F. Boiseau). xii., 10, 185—-One taken at’Ply- mouth, Mass., Aug. 9, 1852—F. C Browne. xii., 20, 885—Not seen at Lake Como, Wyoming, till the first week in June; afterward saw several flocks—S. W. Williston. : Nuthatch. Brown-headed, See Sitta pusilla. a Nuthatch. Red-bellied, See Sitta canadensis. Nuthatch. Slender-billed, See Sitta carolinensis aculeata. Nuthatch. White-b:Hied, See Sitta carolinensis. Nyctule acadiea, Acadian Owl. i., 26, 404—Found in. New England in winter—¥. B. iv., 24, 374—Short account of this species by J. H. Batty. vi., 10, 148—Occasional in winter only at Fort Wayne, Ind. —G. Aug. Smith. (This is given as Glaucidiwm gnoma, according to . Dr, Coues it should mean this species—H. B. B.). vi., 12, 181— Rare at all times at Danvers, Mass.—Arthur F. Gray. vi., 22, 354-- Resident at Ann Arbor, Mich., and tolerably common ; breeding about the last of April—A. B. Covert. vii., 21, 325—Rare in Yates County, N. Y.; but one instance recorded of its capture in that locality—J. B. Gilbert. viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass , in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 8, 118—Not common in winter at Web- ster, N. H.—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 15, 224—Found in Michigan —‘‘Arcber” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 26, 488—Account of one being taken on board a vessel at Sea—Wm. K. Lente. x., 6, 95—Heard at N. H., March 2, 1878—M. C H.(arriman) _ xii., 4, 67—One taken at Summit, N. J., Jan. 25, 1879; its stomach contained a whole Flying Squirrel—Geo. Lawrence Nicholas. xii., 18, 245--Common through- out the year in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. : Nyctale tengmaimi richardsonii. Richardson’s Ow). iii., 4, 58—Found in Newfoundland—™. Harvey. viii., 15, 224—Found in the upper peninsular of Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 13, 245 —Rare in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. ‘Nyctea nivea. Snowy Owl. i., 26, 404—Found along the coast of New England in winter—F. B. . ii., 15, 282—Found in Newfoundland — ~. 100 FOREST AND STREAM Alex. Murray. iii., 4, 583—Abundant resident in Newfoundland- M. Harvey. iii , 22, 349—One shot at Quebec, Canada, i» Dec., 1874— ‘*Ornithos.” v., 17, 260—Two were shot near Harrisburgh, Penn., two years since ; one was seen Nov. 27, 1875, but was not secured— “Audubon.” v., 17, 261—Lditors predict a severe winter from the numbers of this species that have come South. vi., 6, 84—Retire North from Mass. between March 10 and 20—J. A. Allen_ vi., 7 100--Ra e—one has been round all winter—near Montpelier, Vt.—W A. Briggs. vi., 10, 148 —Found at Fort Wayne, Ind.; but not every winter—G. Aug. Smita. vii., 3, 36—Winter visitor in Central New York, but not abundant—H. G. Fowler. vii, 14, 218—Very com- mon at Salem, Mass., Nov. 6, 1876—R L. Newcomb. vii., 15, 28u —Very common near Marshfield, Mass., latter part of Oct., 1876—J. B. 8. Editors in a foot note state that some yeurs since there was an immense incursion upon Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, probably attracted there by the large colonies of rabbits. vii., 16, 245—Calling atten‘ion to their unusual abundance all along our coast —KHditors. vil., 17, 261 -Speaks of their abundance near Boston, Mass., this fall (1876)—‘‘Can.” vii ,.18, 276—Specimens taken at Norfolk, Va., about Dec. 1, 1876; have also knuwn of their being - taken in South Carolina—Kditors. vii, 18, 283—Three barrels full shot on Plum Island, Mass.—R. L. Newcomb. vii., 22, 342—Have been very common all the fall of 1876 at Ann Arbor, Mich.; also near Monroe and Lake St. Clair Flats—A. B. Covert. vii, 23, 363— Abundant round Boston, Mass., Jan. 6, 1877—S. Kneeland, Jr__ vii., 25, 395—Have never been, more abundant near Utica, N. Y., than the past winter (1076-77)—‘‘ Avis” viii., 38, 833—In the vicinity of Montreal, Canada, they are always accompanied by flocks of White Ptarmigan, and denote a severe winter further North. _viii., 7, 96— Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1854—F. C Browne. viii., 8, 118--Rare winter visitor from the North, at Webster, N. H. —Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 15, 224—Very common in Michigan— ‘¢ Agcher” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 11, 216—One killed at Webster, NY H., Oct. 10, 1877--‘* Falco” (Chas. F. Goodhue). xii., 13, 245 -—Rare in Nova Scotia, only. seen in winter—J. Matthew Jones. Nyctiardea grisea naevia. Night Heron. i., 7, 99—Stating that they catch fish, and should therefore be destroyed—J. Clement French. i., “7, 105—Short account of the species by the Editors. ii., 7, 108— Common at Andover, Mass.; fish at night and show a luminous spot on their breast--L. Wyman. ii., 10, 150—Extract from Maynard's Naturalists’ Guide regarding the luminous spot on this species breast —R. L. Newcomb. ii., 11, 163 - Common in the Lake Okeechobee region, Florida—Fred. A. Ober. vi., 5, 67—Occasionally seen near Kennet Square, Penn.--C. F. P. vi., 5, 68—Quoting Jas. Russell Lowell as authority that this species has wintered at (‘ambridge, Mass., this season (1875-76). vi., 9, 182—Arrive in Mass. between April 1 and 10—J. A. Allen. vi., 11, 163—Several seen in March, 1876, at Trenton, N. J.; resident in scanty numbers in the southern half of the State—C. C. Abbott. vi., 15, 233--Started two from a swamp, April 13, 1876, at Riverdale, N. Y.—E. P. Bicknell. vii., 2, 20— Common on the meadows near Trenton, N. J., between June 5 and 30° —C. C. Abbott. vii., 4, 52—A rare visitor in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 10, 147—-Not rare at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives mid- dle of April; breeds about May 15; depart the last of Sept.—A. B Covert. viii., 15, 225—Is found on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, in considerable numbers from Aug. 10 to Oct. 25—Chas E McChes- ney. viii., 22, 361—Found in Michigan—-‘“Archer” (G. A. Stock- well). _ xii., 9, 165—Breeds plentifully at Chatham, N. J.—Harold Herrick. xii, 15, 285--The head of a specimen shot at Silver Peak, Nevada, sent to the Editors for identification; shot April 26, 1879—D. 8. Libbey. BIRD NOTES. 101 Oceanites oceanica. ‘Wilson’s Petrel. ii., 9, 188—Menticned in an article on ‘Our Petrels” by F. Benner as inhabiting the shores of New Eng- land. iii. 22, 841—Occasionally seen near Newfoundland—M. Harvey. demia americana. American Scoter. iii., 22, 341—Occasionally found in Newfoundiand—M. Harvey. vi., 8, 116—Arrive in Mass. between March 20 and 31—J. A. Allen. vii, 14, 212—Called ‘‘Coppernose” by the gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass.—F. C. Browne. The Editors remark in a foot note that any one who had seen a full plumaged bird would see the applicability of the name. vii., 18, 276—Called by the gunners on the Connecticut coast Scoter or Butter Bill—Robert T. Morris. vii., 21, 325—Rare or accidental in Yates County, N. Y.; one taken in autumn on Seneca Lake—J. B. Gilbert. viii., 7, 96— Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1852 —F. C. Browne. (demia bimaculata, Lake Huron Scoter. viii., 28, 880—Found in Michigan—-‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). (demia fusca velvetina. Velvet Scoter. iii, 18, 277—A pure white specimen noted by Ruthven Deane. iii., 22, 341—Occasionally found in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. vii., 8, 116—Exceedingly abundant in Conn., during the migrations—Robt. T. Morris. vii., 14, 212— Called by the gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass., ‘“(White Wing”—F. C. Browne. vii., 14, 212—The adult male is called ‘‘Snuff-taker” on the Connecticut coast ;_ given, no doubt, in allusion to the bright red on the bill near the nostril—Editors. _vii., 18, 276—Called by the gun- ners on the Connecticut coast ‘“‘White Wing” or ‘“ Bell Tongue”—Robt. T. Morris. viii., 7, 96—Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. ' Browne. ix., 4, 73—Noticed at Salem, Mass., Aug. 23, 1877— “Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). xii., 10, 185—Still observed at Plymouth, Mass., May 26, 1852; a flock seen July 25, 1852—F. C. Browne. xii., 20, 385—Large flocks going South at Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 5, 1852— F. C. Browne. €demia perspicillata. Surf Duck. iii., 22, 341—Occasionally found in Newfoundland—M. Harvey.. vi., 8, 116—Arrive in Mass. between March 20 and 31—J. A Allen. vii.; 8, 116—Exceedingly abundant in Conn. during the migrations—Robt. T. Morris. vii., 14, 212— Called ‘‘Surfer” by the gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass.—F. 0. Browne. vii., 18, 276—Known to the gunners on the Connecticut coast as ‘Surf Duck,” ‘‘Skunk Head ;” female and young-of the year are called ‘‘ Gray Coot”—Robt. T. Morris. vii., 21, 8325—Not uncommon in autumn in Yates County. N. Y.; young birds drop into the Lakes on the fall flights, but do not stay long—J. B. Gilbert. viii., 7, 96— Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. xii., 20, 8385— Large flocks going South at Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 5, 1852—F. C. Browne. ‘ &strelata kidderi (Coucs). v., 2, 20—Found by Dr. J. H. Kidder on Kerguelen Island; this bird was described as Procellarta grisea, in 1823 by Kuhl, but as it is not that species anew name is required, which is given as above—Elliott Coues. Old Squaw. See Harelda glacialis. Olive-backed Thrush. Seé Turdus swainsoni. Olive-sided Flycatcher. See Contopus borealis. Oporornis agilis. Connecticut Warbler. vi., 14, 215—One observed at West Farms, N. Y., Sept. 14, 1874--Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 19, 301—Very rare at Cleveland, Ohio; shot a male May 27, 1875; a female was shot same place,a day or two before—H. Ernst. viii., 17, 261—Rare in Michigan,—‘“‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xi., 24, 482 —Taken at Sing Sing, N. Y., Sept. 19 1878—A. K. Fisher. Oporornis formosus. Kentucky Warbler. iv., 28, 858—Found at Petro- : leum, W. Va., in spring—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 19, 8301—Has been 102 FOREST AND STREAM shot at Cleveland, Ohio, by others, but he has never taken it himsclf —H. Ernst. vi., 24, 886—One shot at Riverdale, N. Y., May 30, 1876—K. P. Bicknell. viii., 17, 261—Rare in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). _ viii., 17, 268—Rare summer visitor at Washing- ton, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). Orange-crowned Warbler. See Helminthophaga celata. Orchard Oriole. See Leterus spurius, Oregon Snow Bird. See Junco oregonus. Oreortyx pictus. Plumed Quail; Mountain Quail. i., 19, 289—Showing that the Sierra Nevada Range is inhabited by a geographical race, var plumifera—Robert Ridgway. ii., 1, 2—Found at Humboldt Bay, California—‘‘ Monmouth” (Aug. K. Egbert). iii., 24, 8373—Found in the mountain ranges of California and Oregon toward the coast— J. B. Barnes. ix., 22, 413—Thinks they could be introduced intu , the Eastern States—H. M. Mitchell. Fj Oreoscoptes montanus. Sage Thresher; Mountain Mocking Bird. xii., 16, 807—Very common at Como, Wyoming ; first shot April 20, 1878; breeding abundantly ; fresh eggs May 17, 1878—S. W. Williston. O:iole. Baltimore, See Jcterus baltimore. Oriole. Bullock’s, See Icterus bullockit. Oriole. Hooded, See Icterus cucullatus.: Oriole. Orchard, See Lcterus spurius. ; Griole. Texan Orchard, See Icterus spurius affinis. — Ortyx vi: ginianus. Quail. i, 7, 106—Northern Alabama, is one of the finest hunting regions for Quail—Editors. i., 7, 106—Quail are abundant in Smyth Co., Va.—Editors. i., 7, 106—Southern part of’ Wayne Co., Ind, is a good locality for Quail—Editors i., 8, 123— The range of the Quail on this continent_is greater than that of any - other game bird—Kditors. i., 10, 147—We have a few in Colorado imported for breeding purposes--H. A.C. i., 10, 156—General ac- count of this species by the Editors. i., 18, 204 Very numerous in Florida—Kditors. i, 14, 210—Quail shooting in Maryland—Sports- man’s account. i., 14, 214—An albino taken in Lawrence, Kansas i, 14, 221—Very abundant in Bryan, Liberty and McIntosh Counties, Ga.—Editors. i., 15, 226—A week among the Partridges (local name of Ortyaz virgintanus in the South) in Maryland—S. L. P. i., 15, 235 Very common at Lake Mills, lowa—John Krider. i., 15, 235—Quite plentiful at Peace Dale, R. I. i., 16, 251—Common near‘ Hemp- stead, L. I.—Editors. i., 19, 2¢9—Discussing climatic variation showing a complete grading into Ortyx cubanensis of Cuba through the Florida specimens called var. floridanus, also grading into var. texanus by other connecting links, by Robert Ridgway. i., 20, 815 o Foundin Yates County, New York. i., 20, 316—Found at Mellen- ville, Florida. i., 22, 347—Common in the Neosho Valley, Kansas. i., 23, 365—Some habits described by a sportsman. i., 25, 390—Be- lieves that Quail withhold their scent only when frightened, and they then crouch into as small a space as possible, thus keeping the scent in, but as soon as they move they cannot withhold same—‘‘ Homo ” (Chas. S. Westcott). i., 26, 404—Very abundant winter resident in New England—F. B. i., 26, 406—G. H. M. thinks that Quail with- hold their scent, and asks is it involuntary and caused by fright, or is it an act of will? The Editors in a foot note state that it is the former. and advises waiting after marking down the bevy until the birds ~ have recovered from their fright. ii., 1, 4—‘‘How to Raise Quail,” giving a detailed account of food, cages, etc., for them when it is in- tended to carry them through hard winters. ii., 1, 5—Claiming that Quail can only retain their scent when frightened, and they crouch close to the ground, feathers being the only retainer--W. L. ii., 1,5 cd * BIRD NOTES. 103 . —Another of the same mind—‘‘ Retriever” ii., 2, 22—Quail volun- tarily press their feathers when frightened, thus involuntarily emitting no scent—'‘Homo” (Chas. 8. Westcott). ii, 4, 54—Thinks that ou do not withhold scent voluntarily or involuntarily. If they are shot in the heat of the day the dogs may walk over them, but if there is dew on the grass or they light in a wet place there is no trouble, be they ever so frightened (observations made on the Pacific coast; do they apply to this species or the California Quail ?—H. B. B )—H. G, P. Editors in a foot note say they are not of the opinion that quail shave the power to withhold their scent, but at certain times and seasons it is so slight that it is not perceptible to the keenest nosed dog. ii., 5, '70—Discussing the common term to be used for this species, viz . Quail or Partridge, and favoring Quail ii., 6, 86—Holds that they can withhold their scent when breeding, as the dogs will go by birds setting on eggs—‘‘ Check Cord” (Robt. B White). ii., 7, 108—Have never seen a well bred dog make a point on a setting quail— “Pioneer.” ii., 9, 134—Disputes this point and claims dogs will point setting birds—‘‘Shootist.” ii., 9, 185—Found in Texas. ii., 9, 140—Found near Denver City Colorado - John Krider. ii., 10, 150— Likens the scent to perspiration of human beings, and that they always emit some; of course a setting bird will not throw off as much as one in motion—W. E. ii., 11, 163—-None seen on Lake Okeechobee, but several bevys seen above in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred. A. Ober. ii., 12, 180—They only withhold their scent when crouching down, thus forcing their feathers close together—E. 5. Wanmaker. ii., 12, 180--Asking the question if Quail ever eat Chinch Bugs—E. ii., 14, 218—That dogs cannot scent them after a rain, but they always can a wounded one—O. H. H (ampton). ii., 15, 280—The flesh of Tetrao obscurus is as white as that of this species ii., 16, 242—Very abundant in Northern Louisiana. ii., 18, 276—Mr. Laverack, of England, thinks that Quail withhold their scent when frightened or when setting. ii., 19, 292—Editors speak of a gentleman who has two— pairs with eggs, which they have laid in confinement, in a back yard in New York City. ii., 20, 310—Is surprised anybody should doubt they withhold their scent; quotes from Frank Forester’s ‘‘ Field Sports” in confirmation—Geo. C. Eyrich. ii.. 26, 402—Found near Corinth, Miss.—‘‘Guyon” (Col. Rawlings Young). ii, 26, 410— Are quite numerous near Salem, Mass, Aug. 1, 1874—R. L. New- comb. ii., 26, 410—Verycommon near Minneapolis, Minn, July 31, 1874—Franklin Benner. ii, 26, 411—Found near Athens, Ga — “Georgian.” iii., 4,59 Giving as reasons for their scarcity in New Jersey, that they are trapped by all the farmers out of season, and not protected in the hard winters—E §. Wanmaker. iii, 6, 86— Abundant st Luray, Missouri—D P. C. iii, 7, 107—Abundant on Cape Cod, Sept. 20, 1874—R. L. Newcomb. _iii., 8, 118 -Common at Barnegat, N. J., Sept, 28, 1874. iii, 18, 195—Common in Mary- land, and thinks their increase can be laid to the law paying a bounty for Hawks’ destruction; they can be kept successfully over winter—‘‘Duke.” _iii., 18, 282 -Account of Qnail shooting in Georgia —‘“‘Georgia.” ili, 18, 283--A specimen seen in City Hall Park, New York City, a day or two before Thanksgiving. iii, 22, 340-—Very abundant in Eastern Florida in spring and winter— Editors. ii'., 22, 348—Do not thrive well in Pike Co , Penn, as it is ioo high and have too much snow--Editors answering J. V. 5. iii, 24, 872—General account of this species; comparisons with the migratory Quail of Europe—J. B. Barnes. iii., 25, 891—Weigh 54 lbs. per dozen—Editors. iv., 2, 24--Advice about wintering birds W.C.H. iv, 5,69-—A pair of pure white birds were netted near St. Louis, Mo.; turned loose in the spring, and then the next fall were seen followed by thirteen young ones all pure white. iv., 11, 153—‘“‘London Field” thinks they can be successfully introduced into ’ 104 FOREST AND STREAM Englan!. iv., 18. 199—A few collected in Florida by G Brown Goode for the Philadelphia Zoological Gardens are smalla, darker and have heavier bills than the Northern bird. v., 1, 3-- Abundant about Fernandina, Fla —M. A. Williams. v., 2, 26--Abundant at Fort Concho, Texas, Aug. 1, 1875. v., 14, 219—Common at Fort Scott, Kansas, Nov. 2, 1875—S. v., 14, 220—Not found near Fargo, D. T.—G. J. Keeney v., 16, 243—An abnormal specimen procured by John Krider near Philadelphia, Penn., has been named Ortyz hoopesii ; but as the Editors justly observe, this being only an abnormal state of plumage the name will not stand. v., 18, 276—Account of their habits with usin winter—E. B. Tobin. v., 18, 276—A pure white specimen shot at Milltown, Penn.—‘‘ Audubon.” v., 21, 323 —Has ‘seen several albino specimens, also one evenly black all over— W. Russell Robinson. v., 23, 362—A pair shot in Conn. in January weighed 174 ounces. v., 25, 890—A number were imported several years since, and put out on an island near Walla Walla, W. T., and now they are abundant. v., 26, 411—Abundant near Corinth, Miss., Jan. 18, 1876—‘‘ Guyon” (Col. Rawlings Young) vi., 2, 18s—Quite numerous near Rochester, N. Y.—‘‘Agate.” vi., 4, 52—Common throughout the year near New Haven, Conn.—‘‘ Sreculator” (Robt. T. Morris). vi., 7, 99—Found all the year round near Yonkers, Y.—W. F. H. Getty. vi., 7, 100—Asks why Quail would not thrive in Addison Co., Vt.—R. (E. Robinson); to which the Editors reply they think they would. vi., 9, 183—Notes their eating the seed of the skunk cabbage, at Tenafly, N. J.—‘ Redwing.” vi., 10, 148— Common at all seasons at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Smith. vi., 12, 181 - Always common near Danvers, Mass.—Arthur F. Gray. vi., 15, 233—Common at all seasons at Peotone, Ill.—D. H. Eaton. vi., 17, 266—Puiring at Gainesville, Texas, April 12, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 1x, 284—Found in, Nebraska—C. H. Phillips. vi., 24, 386—First heard their callat Riverdale, N. Y May 12, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 25, 402—Abundant always a. Ann Arbor, Mich.; eggs laid by May 10; sometimes rears two broods; nest found Aug. U—A. B. Covert. vii., 4, 52—Resident throughout the year in Central— New York; common in Seneca County; not so common in Cayuga County; breeds—H. G. Fowler. vii., 8, 116—Abundant in Conn.; breeds—Robt. T. Morris. vii, 8, 116—Abundant at Fort Clark, Texas, and breed there—W.C. vii., 11, 164—Have had a tame one for nine years that laid thirty-seven eggs last year—J. E. Youngs. vii., 16, 245—A beautifully marked albino shot near Pittsville, Mary- land. vii., 21, 329—Account of one breaking the headlight of an engine by flying against it. viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852; breedi-g there in 1876; first time in many y. ars—F. C. Browne. viii., 10, 146—Rare resident at Webster, N. H.; probably breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 16, 241—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 21, 341—The *‘Nash- ville Rural Sun” remarks that it is strange thatthey breed earlier at the North than they doin the South. viii., 25, 421— Differs from theabove writer, and claims they breed much later in the North than the South ; observations at Claremont, Minn.—G. H. Houghton. ix., 16, 306— “Can the Partridge withhold his scent?” refers to this species obser- vations at Norfolk, Va. Harry Harrington. ix., 16, 806 ~‘‘ Quail at Sea” off the coast of North Carolina, and states they may be the European, which canuot be distinguished from ours—J. G. W. ix., 16, 307 .-Appearance of strange looking specimens in North Carolina —‘Virginian.” ix., 16, 310—One shot at Elkton, Maryland, Nov. 17, 1877, with a pure white head, by Wm. A. Wright. ix., 17, 327-- Corrects statement made by J G W., that they cannot be distin- uished — Elliott Coues. ix. 20, 881—A pure white specimén taken at. ewton, N. J. ix., 21, 3896—Peculiar plumage of Quail—E. B. Peale. ix., 21, 401—Has shot specimens in St. Thomas and St. Croix, BIRD NOTES. 105 West Indies, which the writer thinks identical with our own species, ix, 22, 4183—‘“‘ Quail wi'h abnormal plumage ”—ditors. ix , 24, 451 ‘* Quail withholding scent ;” several instances of their doing so. ix, 26, 489—Are abundant at Fort Clark, Texas—‘‘ Bushwhacker” (F. E. Phelps). x., 1, 83—Nesting near St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 20, 1878—J. B. Newby. x, 4, 55—Instructions about wintering Quail—-‘‘Green- wood.” x., 11, 196—Quoting from an article in the ‘‘Scientific American” that they cannot fly across the Mississippi River below Natchez, Miss. x., 14, 255 --Abundant at Halifax Inlet, East Florida; they are darker than those of the Northern States—S. C. C.(larke). x., 14, 255—They are averse to flying over water -C. R. x, 17, 819 ~-They cannot make long flights over rivers—M. G. E.(verts) x., 21, 399—Forty-two eggs found in one nest at Woodstock Ohio—T. M. Own. xi., 3, 47— Abunda: t at Peotone, Ill.; breeds—D. H. Eaton. xi., 9, 179—Domestication of Quail—‘‘ Kentuckian.” xii., 1, 6 - Can be bred in confinement--Editors. xii., 1, 6—Aflfirming that they can be raised in confinement--M. Englert. xii., 1, 6—Same tenor as pre- ceding—Albert C. Roussel. xii., 5, 85—A nest with fourteen eggs found in Missouriin January, but the parent was frozen on the nest when part of the eggs were hatched—H. C. Munger. xii., 9, 166— Return of a caged Quail after having its liberty--‘‘Truth” xii., 9, 172—Scarcity of Quail owing to the severe winter, and remarks on their migrating at Pittsburg, Penn.—J. 8. Brown. xii., 10, 189-- Deep snows of last winter almost exterminated them at Grand Tower, Til. xii., 11, 211--Suggesting following their lead and trapping in the fall and keeping through the winter, thus preserving tirds from the severe winters--Chas. Bitting, Allentown, Penn. xii., 14, 266— Believes they can be domesticated--J. T. Bohon. xii., 16, 814-- Prospects for fall shooting neverbetter, Salem, N.C.--C. G. P. xii, 18, 344Sportsman’s observations on them at Loretto, Va.; believing in partial migration, and that some coveys always fri quent same pa'ch of ground unless it is changed by cutting away or otherwise. xii., 18, 347-—-Abound in Northern Georgia--Maurice Thompson. Ortyx virginianus texanus. Texas Quail. iii., 24, 373--Found in Southern Texas and the valley of the Rio Grande—J. B. Barnes. Ostriches. ii., 7, 103--Calling attention to an Ostrich farm at the Cape of Good Hope, and asking why they cannot be acclimated in Texas. v., 14, 212 -Account of Ostrich farming at the Cape of Good Hope. vii., 21, 325--Short account of them in captivity. xi., 8, 155— ‘‘Ostrich Breeding;” extract from the London Colonies and India. Otus vulgaris wilsonianus. Long-eared Ow]. iii, 4, 53 -Common in Newfoundland--M. Harvey.—v., 17, 260--Found to be common in the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1574--Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 7, 100--Rare, but usually to be found near Montpelier, Vt.--W. A. Briggs. vi., 10, 148—A winter bird; rareinsummer; at Fort Wayne, Ind.--G. Aug. Smith. vi., 11, 163-- Observed near Trenton, N. J., in March; very common—C. C. Abbott. vi., 12, 1%1--Rather com- mon both summer and winter at Danvers, Mass.--Arthur F. Gray. vi., 22, 354--Resident but not common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; breeds from the middle of April to the last of May—A. B.Covert. vii., 21, 325--Not an uncommon resident in Yates County, N. Y.; breeds—J. B. Gilbert. viii., 8. 113--Not common at Webster, N. H.; excepting during the migrations; may breed, as bave seen them inJune—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 15. 224—Found in Michigan ‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell) xii., 18, 245—Not common in N va Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 19, 365--Common; first seen May 5, 1878; breeding first week in June near Como, Wyoming—S. W. ‘Williston. Ouzel. Water, See Cinclus mexicanus. Owl. Acadian, See Wyctale acadica, - 106 FOREST AND STREAM Owl. Barn, See Strix flammea americana. Owl. Barred, See Syrnium nebulosum. Owl. Burrowing, See Speotyto cunicularia hypogaea. Owl. Great Gray, See Syrnium lapponicum cinereum. Owl. Great Horned, See Budo virginianus. Owl. Hawk, See Surnia ulula hudsonica. Owl. Long-Eared, See Otus vulgaris wilsonianus. Ow! Mottled, See Scops asio. 0.. Ov Pygmy, See Glaucidium passerinum californicum. Richardson’s, See Nyctale tengmalmi richardsonii. Owl. Short-eared, See Brachyotus palustris. Owl. Snowy, ce Vyctea nivea. Ox-eye. Local name of Hreunetes pusillus and Tringa minutilla on the New Jersey coast. Oyster Catcher. See Hamatopus palliatus. Painted Finch. See Cyanospiza ciris. Painted Lark Bunting. See Plectrophanes pictus, Pandion halinetus., Fish Hawk. ii., 11, 162—Abundant everywhere in the Lake Okeechobee region,. Fla.—Fred A. Ober. ii., 14, 209— Found in the Yellowstone Basin—‘‘ Monmouth” (Aug. K. Egbert). ii, 15, 282—Found in Newfoundland—Alex Murray. _ iii., 4, 58— Arrives in Newfoundland in May, and departs early in Oct.;-is very common—M. Harvey. vi., 9, 182—Arrivein Mass between April 1 and 10—J. A Allen. vi., 12, 180—Noticed at Salem, Mass., April 6, 1876—‘‘ Teal” (R L. Newcomb). vi., 15, 283—Arrived at River- dale, N. Y., April 12, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 15, 2833—Common in Englishman’s Bay, Maine; breed on Rogue Island—Gilbert Long- fellow. vi., 17, 266--Specimen shot at Lake City, Minn., April 28, 1876—D. C. Estes. vi., 19, 301—Noticed at Meacham Lake, N. Y., May 2, 1876—A. R. Fuller. vi., 22, 354—A rare spring and fall visit- or at Ann Arbor, Mich.—A. B. Covert. vii., 1, 8—Arrived at Tren- ton, N. J., April.11, 1876; have known them to arrive as early as Feb. 26 before -C. C. Abbott. vii., 3, 836—A few breed in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 8, 122 One shot at Tenafly, N. J.. about Sept. 20, 1876—‘‘ Red Wing” vii., 18, 199—Two shot on Staten Island, N. Y., early in Sept. 1876—C. W in Answers to Cor- respondents. vii., 18, 276—Very common on the Southeast coast of Florida, where they feed on dead fish—S ©. O.(larke). vii., 28, 357 —Does not believe that they will eat dead fish—‘‘ Roamer” (Everett Smith). viii., 1, 4—Account of their fishing from a stocked pond— “Dom Pedro” (T. 8. Quay). viii, 1, 4—Still contends that they will eat dead fish—S. C. C.(larke). viii, 8, 118—Discussing further the question as to their taking dead fish—‘‘ Roamer” (Everett Smith). viii., 8, 118—Common in the migrations at Webster, N. H.—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 11, 160—Speaks of the habit of the Eagles robbing them of theirlabor. vili., 15, 224—States he has seen them take a fish after having dropped it once—‘‘ Dom Pedro” (T. 8. Quay). viii., 15, 224—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 19, 300—‘‘ Ospreys taking dead fish ;” further discussion on this point —‘‘ Roamer” (Everett Smith). x., 10, 175—Will keep on laying if their eggs are taken one at a time before their complement is finished —Franklin Benner. x., 10, 179—Abundant at Salem, Mass., last of March, 1878—R. L. N.(ewcomb). x., 12, 216—Arrived at Fort Ham-. ilton, L. I., April 1, 1878—De L. B.(erier). x., 14, 255—Very com- mon at Halifax Inlet, Florida—S. C. C.(larke). xii., 18, 245—Com- mon in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 20, 394—Numerous at Lake Harney, Fla., June, 1879+-‘‘Al. I. Gator” (J. Francis Le Baron). ; ‘ BIRD NOTES. 107 Parasitic Jaeger. See Stercorarius parastticus. Parroquet. Caro.ina, See Conurus carolinensis. Par:ridge. See Bonasa umbellus. Partridge Ma sena. See Cyrtonyx massena. Partridge. Red-legged,. v., 26, 404—Two pair brought over to this coun- try by a naval officer, with the view of breeding them (scientific name not given). Partridge, Scaled, See Callipepla squamata. Partridge Sprace, See Tetrao canadensis. Parila americana, Blue Yellow-backed Warbler. iv., 238, 358—Found at Petroleum, W. Va., in spring—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 9, 182—Rare; arriving at Ann Arbor, Mich., May 20; undoubtedly breeds here; de- parts Sept. 1—-A. B.Covert. vi., 14, 215—Arrived atWest Farms, N. Y., May 7, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 15, 233 —First arrivals at Riverdale, N. Y., April 30, 1876—-E. P. Bicknell. vi., 15, 233— Not common during the migrations in Central New York, arriving third week in May—H. G. Fowler. vi., 19, 300—An abundant migrant near Cleveland. Ohio—H. Ernst. vi., 21, 338—Noticed at Spring- field, Mass., between May 10 and 15, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., May 18, 1876—W. H. Fox. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., May 9, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. viii., 8, 33—Common at Webster, N. H., in spring and autumn; may breed —Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 11, 160—Quite common in the migra- tions in Central N. Y.; taken May 18, 1876—J. P. Hutchins. viii, 17, 261—Found in Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 268—Chiefly a spring and autumn migrant at Washington, D. C:, though a few remain and breed—(R. F. Boiseau). viii, 24 400— Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 8, 1874; May 7, 1875; May 9, 1876—Winthrop G. Stevens. xii., 4, 66—Not common in Nova Scotia —J. Matthew Jones. xii., 24, 464—First seen at Summit, N. J., May 6, 1879; very common until May 12, when all had left—Geo. Law- rence Nicholas. Parus atricapillus. Chickadee; Black-capped Titmouse. i., 26, 404— Found all the year round in New England—F. B. iii., 13, 196— Resident and breed in holes in trees in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. iii, 26, 405—Remains during the winter at Cazenovia, N. Y.—L. W. LL. vi., 4, 52—Resident near New Haven, Conn.; rare in summer; _ common in winter—‘‘Speculator” (Robt. T. Morris). vi., 5, 67— Nest and seven eggs found near Kennet Square, Penn., June 10, 1869; probably the second brood; breeds rarely here—O. F. P. vi., 7, 99— A pair observed at Trenton, N. J., Feb. 2,.1876; abundant Feb. 10, 1876—Chas. C. Abbott. vi., 7, 99—Common and resident at Ann Arbor, Mich.; breeds middle of May—A. B. Covert. vi., '7, 99—Re- main all the year round near Yonkers, N. Y.—W. F. H. Getty. vi., 7, 100—Common all the year near Montpelier, Vt.—W. A. Briggs. vi., 7, 100—Common all the year round in Addison Co., Vt. —R. (E. Robinson). vi., 10, 148—Common both summer and winter at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Smith. vi., 12, 180—Resident in Central N. Y.; breeding abundantly—H. G. Fowler. _ vi., 12, 181— Scarce in summer; common in winter; at Danvers, Mass.— Arthur F. Gray. vij.. 21, 8388—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between “May 15 and 20. 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 23, 370—Incubating at Gaines- ville, Texas, April 24, 1876; young on the wing April 28, 1876--G. H. Ragsdale. viii., 8, 83—Common resident at Webster; N. H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 12, 176—Is seen on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from Sept. 28 until Nov. 14, in large numbers— Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 17, 261—Found in the Eastern Counties -of Michigan—‘“ Archer” (G.. A. Stockwell). x., 9, 155—Shot at Salem, Mass., March 8, 1870—'‘Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). xii., 4, 66— Very common all the year in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. 108 FOREST AND STREAM Parus_atricapillus carolinensis. Carolina Chickadee. iv., 23, 358— Found at Petroleum; W. Va., in spring—Ernest Ingersoll. viii., 17, 261—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 268 —Found near Washington, D. C.—(R_ F. Boiseau). Parus atricapillus septentrionalis. Long-tailed Chickadee. ° v., 17, 260 Found common throughout the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874—Ernest Ingersoll. ‘é Parus hudsonicus. Hudsonian Titmouse. iii., 18, 196—Resident and breed in holes in trees in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. vii., 25, 395 —A flock were seen near Utica, N. Y.; Jan. 18, 1877—‘“‘ Avis.” _ viii., 3, 383—Very rare at Webster, N. H.; took one in Nov., 1875—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 261—Found abundantly in the upper Penin- sula of Michigan, and around Mackinac; rarer in the Lower Peninsula; occasionally seen in St. Clair and Lapin Counties. possibly further South—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 4, 66—Rather common in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Parus montanus. Mountain Titmouse. vii., 26, 404—Noticed in South- eastern Wyoming, May 24, 1875—A. G. Brackett. xii., 16, 307— Single specimen observed near Como, Wyoming—Geo. Bird Grinnell. Passer domesticus. English Sparrow. i., 10, 158—From observations made by M. Dureau de la Malle of the Academy of Science, of Paris, they are found to be the latest riser in the morning of their birds. ii., 9, 1834—Quoting from the Germantown (Penn.) Telegraph that they prefer seeds to insects, and voting against them in that section. iii. 8, 116—They eat ‘‘measuring worms” in Philadelphia according to _Dr. Le Conte. iii., 14, 212—Advising the agriculturist not to intro- duce them for they will not eat insects when they can get grain— “‘Ollipod Quill” (Luke Wyman). iii., 20, 309—That.they have driven all the native Lirds from the grounds of the Smithsonian Insti- tution—Robert Ridgway. iv., 1, 5—Found at Burlington, Vt., where they have driven the domestic Pigeons from their cotes and taken possession of same. iv., 4, 58—Are abundant in Hamburg, Penn., and afford the inhabitants continual gratification and amusement— ‘*Pere Nixon.” iv., 7, 101—From obseryations on Long Island and in N. J., finds they drive away all our native birds, including the Great Crested Flycatcher (which you would naturally think could take care of itself), destroying their nests and eggs—Jos. H. Batty. iv., 7, 101—Have driven all our summer birds from Perth Amboy, N. J.; and even‘the Snow Birds rarely visit the place »ow when formerly abundant—K. v., 18, 275—Account of. their Labits and modes of living in winter—E. B. Tobin. v., 21, 823—Notes a case of albinism in this species—W. Russell Robinson. v., 22, 3840—They raise at least two broods in a season, regularly, near Trenton, N. J.—Chas. C. Abbott. v., 24, 872—Common in St Louis, Mo.—Dr. Jas. C. Mer- rill. vi., 4, 52—Account of a tame bird of this species—J. C, K. vi., 6, 84—Numerous all winter at Hamburg, Berks Co., Penn.— ‘*Pero Nixon.” vi., 8, 115—Building their nests at Washington, D. C., March 5, 1876—G. Brown Goode. vi., 11, 163—Observed at at Leesburg, Va., March 27, 1876—E. Ingersoll (authority). vi., 11, 164—Are prospecting through the country and settling at every farm house ; this pest will soon pervade all the country near Esopus-on- Hudson—John Burroughs. vi., 12 181—Common in most villages near Danvers, Mass.—Arthur F. Gray. vi., 12, 181—Remain all winter at Boonsboro, Md.—W. B. Wheeler. vi., 14, 214—Becoming very abundant near Ann Arbor, Mich.; resident—A B. Covert. vi., 21 337—Resident and abundant in ail the large towns in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 18, 277—First noticed at Minneapolis Minn., Oct. 19, 1876. when a flock of ten or a dozen made their appear. ance—‘‘ Bob.” vii., 22, 842—They seem to bear cold well, for they thrive at Montreal, Canada, when the thermometer falls to 30 deg. BIRD NOTES. {ov below zero—P. viii., 2, 17—Have been preyed on this winter by the Butcher Bird at Towanda, Penn.—W. C. 8. viii., 2, 17—Account of their being caught by the Butcher Birds at Springfield, Mass.—Fred. H. Keyes. viii., 8, 115—Speaks of their flocking together, and asks if they migrate—C. H. B. in Answers to Correspondents. viii., 12, 177—Have been introduced into Nova’ Scotia to exterminate the worms. viii., 17, 261—Letter from Dr. Brewer to John Galvin, ( ity Forester, B: ston, asking if they are not beneficial, etc., to which he replies, giving reasons for thinking they are—Extracted from the’ Boston Transcript. ‘viii., 17, 261—A voice against them from Indi- anapolis, Ind.—‘‘ Arrow” (Junius P. Leach). viii., 17, 261—° W. W.” states in the Brooklyn ‘‘Argus” that they live pleasantly to- gether and do not drive other birds away. viii., 18, 281 - Introduced into Michigan from Ohio and England—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 19, 307—-Giving his verdict against them—‘‘Ramon” (M. Grin- nell). viii., 19, 307—Voting against them as observed near Brooklyn, N. Y.—Wm. Walsh. viii., 19, 307—Gives many reasons why they are to be considered nuisances, and states they will not eat anything but grain when it is to be had; observations made at Indianapolis, Ind.—H. G. Carey. viii.; 19, 8307—Speaks in favor of them ‘as ob- served near Newark, N. J.—‘‘E.” viii., 19, 307—Speaks partly in favor of them, but does not believe they will eat any worms except- ing when breeding; observations made at Tenafly, N. J.—‘‘Red Wing.” viii., 19, 8307—Stating they are thought much of in France —T. M. Brewer. viii., 19, 307—Verdict against them as observed in Cambridge, Mass.—H. D. Minot. viii., 22, 360—A word in their favor from Pottsville, Penn.—-‘‘Dom Pedro” (T. S. Quay). viii., 23, 379—The Editors summarize various letters, for and against them, by different parties. viii., 25, 420—They should be extermi- nated; from experience near New York City—‘‘Tanager” (Rosa Audubon). | viii., 25, 420—They drive away all our native birds near New York—‘‘ Fidelis” (Lucy B. Audubon). viii., 25, 420—Speaks in their favor as observed in England and near Chicago, Ill.—‘‘ Nor- . man” (W. David Tomlin). ix., 10, 186—Account of one robbing the nest of another of feathers—‘‘ Hartford Times.” x., 6, 99—Building their nests March 4, 1878, at New Utrecht, N. Y.—J. H. B.(atty). x., 8, 185—Noticed in Bryan County, Georgia, in the rice fields— Geo. Lyman Appleton. x., 10, 175—Account of their habits at As- toria, L. L.; thirty-five eggs in succession being taken from a nest— Franklin Benner. x., 11, 196—Something in their favor—Jobn Ak- hurst. x., 11, 196—A word in favor of them; from observations in Europe—‘‘Noranside.” x., 12, 216—-Account of a battle in which they were beaten by the blue Birds—R. L. Newcomb. x., 13, 285— Cites cases of the Sparrows getting worsted by Blue Birds, and also by Blue Jays—E. B. Gleason. x., 20, 8379—A word in their favor, and account of their habits in England—‘‘Norman” (W. David Tomlin). xi., 2, 23—Account of a battle between several of this species and one of the Chipping Sparrow, in which the latter proved the victor—D. G. Elliott. xi, 5, 87—‘‘The English Sparrow in America ;” an article by the Editors, introducing two letters, one from a correspndent in Milford. Mass., and the other from Dr. E. C. Sterling of Lake City, Minn. xi., 9, 179—Articles in their favor by ‘‘Pair Play” and ‘Naturalist ” (A. H. Boies). xi., 10,:203—‘‘Spare the (English) Sparrow”—Robert B. Roosevelt. xi., 15, 300—They prefer grain, and will never eat insects when they can get anything else—Richard Hovey. xi., 17, 340—A word in their favor from ob- servations in Europe—‘‘ Corvin.” xi., 20, 400—Account of their first introduction near New York—KEditors. xii., 3. 45—Extended re- marks on them—Julia 8. Hoag. xii., 4, 66—Tfatest from the seat of war in Sparrowland—Elliott Coues. xii., 6, 106—Owls destroying them at Bath, N. Y.—E. H. Howell. xii., 8, 146—Are getting to be ” 110 FOREST AND STREAM | a nuisance at Hornelisville, N. Y.—J. Otis Fellows. xii., 8, 146-A reply to Dr. Coues—Thomas M. Brewer. xii., 8, 147—A word in their favor; observat'ons at Perce Gaspe, Canada; where they have been introduced—Philip Vibert. xii., 22, 424—A tale of good Spar- rows—‘‘ Silva.” xii., 22, 424—They eat Grasshoppers at Richmond, Va.—Russell Robinson. xii., 22, 424—They eat Ants and Wasps— EK. xii., 10, 190—Editoral on Mr. C. J. Maynard’s paper in the . “Scientific Farmer,” giving results of the examinations of stomachs of fifty-six specimens taken in Sept. and Oct., in which not one trace of insect food could be found. xii., 14, 265—Against them by P. G. ‘Milburn, N. J. xii., 22, 424—Something in their favor by ‘‘ Silva,” Birnham, Texas. xii., 22, 424—That they eat Grasshoppers, Croton Bugs and Black Roaches—Russell Robinson, Richmond, Va. xii., 22, 424 —Notes on their manceuvres to clean out Martins and Swal- lows, which they did—B. P. S.(hillaber). xii., 22, 424—Extract from the Elizabeth (N.J.) ‘Journal” as to their eating Ants and Hornets, and that they do not quarrel with other species. xii., 22, 424—A long article against them—B, P. §.(hillaber). xii., 25,485—Are a nuisance at Washington, D. C.—R. E. Ducaigne. Passer montana, European Tree Sparrow. v., 24, 372—Many_ observed in St. Louis, Mo., among the common Sparrows—Dr. Jas. CO. Merrill ; the editors remark that it was noticed in New York several years since, but prefers the outskirts of the city rather than the thickly settled parts. , . ; Passerculus princeps. Ipswich Sparrow. x., 13, 285—Five specimens taken at Rockaway, L. I, viz., Dec., 1870; Nov., 1872; Dec., 1872; Nov., 1874; Jan., 1878—N. T. Lawrence. Passerculus savanna, Savannah Sparrow. ii., 11, 162—‘‘Not numer- ous” in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred. A. Ober. ‘vi., 9, 1382—Arrive in Mass. between April 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 14, 214—Not common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives April 15; has never . been known to breed here; departs southward last of Sept.—A. B. Covert. vi., 17, 266—Nesting at Newport, R. I., May 15, 1876—J. S. Howland. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., April 20, 1875 ; May 16, 1876—W. H. Fox. viii., 12, 177—Seen on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from June10 until June 17; probably passing North; not abundant—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C., from March 15 to May 7%, and from Oct. 10 to Nov. 10—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan— “Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 6, 106—Very common in sum- mer in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 17, 325—Quite abund- ant about Como, Wyoming, in open country—S. W. Williston. Passerella iliaca. Fox Sparrow. i., 26, 404—Found in New England in winter—F. B. iii, 18, 196—Breeds in Newfoundland, where it is called ‘‘ Hedge Sparrow }” sometimes builds on the ground, and some- times in bushes—M. Harvey. vi., 7, 99—First arrivals at Trenton, N. J., Feb. 10, 1876—Chas. C. Abbott. vi., 8, 116—Arrive in Mass. betwee. March 20 and 31—J. A. Allen. vi., 9, 182—More abundant in Mass. between April 1 and 10, than at any other time of the year; between April 10 and 20 they depart North—J. A. Allen. vi., 10, 148—Several noticed March 18, 1876, at Riverdale-on-Hudson—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 12, 180—Noticed at Salem, Mass., April 6, 1876— “Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vi., 14, 214—Common during migrations at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives May 10; passes North to breed, and returns the last of Sept.—A. B.Covert. vi., 17, 266—Still at Gaines- ville, Texas, March 27, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 19, 8301—Noticed at Meacham Lake, N. Y., April 20 and 22, 1876—A. R. Fuller. vi., 21, 338—Abundané@ at Lebanon, Ill., March 30, 1876; very common in winter here—Wm. L. Jones. vi., 22, 8354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., April 5, 1876—W. H. Fox. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., BIRD NO'TéS. 14 April 9, 1876—R. L. Newcomb vii., 12, 180—Common during the migrations in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. _vili., 4, 49—Com- mon in the migrations at Webster, N. H.—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 268—Common migrant at Washington, D. C., and some remain all winter in secluded spots—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 9, 156— Arrived at Portland, Conn., March 5, 1878—J. H Sage. x., 10, 178 —Arrived at Warner, N. H., between March 20 and April 1, 1878—M. (. H. é (arriman). x., 10, 179—Abundant at Salem, Mass., last of March, 1878—R. L. N.(ewcomb). xii, 6, 106—Not uncommon in Nova Scotia during the migrations; arrive first week in April, and return from the North last of Oct.—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 11, 216— Numerous at Salem, Mass., Apri] 14, 1879—R. L. Newcomb. Pectoral Sandpiper. See Tringa maculata. Pediecet-s phasianellus columbianus. Sharp-tailed Grouse. i., 10, 156 —Short note by Ed tors, stating that hybrids between it and the Prairie Hen are not uncommon. i., 15, 285—-Very common at Lake Mills, Iowa--John Krider. i. 19, 289--Showing that var. phasianel- qus extends over the western and middle portions of British America south to Lake Superior, and west to British Columbia; car. colum- dianus extends from the northern boundary of the U. 8., southward through the treeless region of the West to California. iii., 7, 101-- Found in the Black Hills, Nakota~--Geo. Bird Grinnell. _iii., 8, 115-- Found near Denver, Colorado-—‘ Sierra.” iii., 12, 187--Abundant near Brainerd, Minn. iii, 16, 244--Formerly found in IIl.; now ‘found in Iowa and Dakota. iv., 8, 41—That this species is better adapted for introduction into the Eastern States than the Pinnated Grouse, as they take to the swamps. v., 9, 181—General account of the species by the Editors. v., 10, 150--Abundant on the line of the Northern Pacific R. R., in Minnesota~-~Ed. Hope. v., 17, 260-—Var. columbianus was found by Geo. Bird Grinnell all through the River Bottoms and among ‘the Black Hills in 1874-—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 18, 284--A very “ew found in Nebraska—C. H. Phillips. vii., 13, 196--Southern form is found in the Big Horn Mts., Wyoming--W. L: C (arpenter). vii., 26, 404--Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming, Oct. 10, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii, 15, 224—Var. columbianus is found on the (‘oteau des Prairies, Dakota, throughout the year; not numerous—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 16, 241-- Var. phasianetlus is an occasional visitor to Lower Michigan; more frequent in the upper peninsula ; va7. columbianus is confined to the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, and is extremely rare—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 10, 175—Is the species referred to by writers from Nevada instead of Cupidonia cupido, which is not found there?—H. W. Henshaw. xi., 92, 441--A statement by the Editors in reply to ‘“‘J. M. B.” that this is the species found in Nevada and not Cupidonia cupido. “Peep.” Hither Hreunetes pusillus or Tringa minutilla. Pelecanoides urinatrix. v., 2, 20—Found by Dr. J. H. Kidder on Ker— guelen Jsland—Dr. Elliott Coues. : Pelecanus fuscus. Brown Pelican. i., 15 226-—Account of a visit to Peli- can Island, Florida, with youngin March, 1873; in May all the young had flown, and each nest had its complement of two eggs—‘‘ Fred. Beverly ” (Fred. A. Ober). vi., 5, 68—They are unusually numerous in San Francisco Bay, Cal. -Pelecanus trachyrhynchus. White Pelican. ii., 14, 209—Found at the Great Yellowstone Lake—‘‘Monmouth” (Aug. K. Egbert). v., 14. 920—Laige numbers found near Fargo, D. T.—G. J. Keeney. v., 1%, 260—Interesting account of the habits of this species as observed in California—Thos. H. Estey. v., 21, 324—Prof. F. H. Snow, of Lawrence, Kansas, has found a full-sized horny crest on the beak of 113 FOREST AND STREAM the female; hitherto supposed to be peculiar to the male. v., 23, 359 —Has never found them in Florida—‘‘ Brown Hackle.” vi., 1, 4— Is very numerous in some parts of Florida, especially at the mou h of the St. John’s River—Geo. A. Boardman. vi., 5, 68—One flew into @ man’s arms in San Francisco, Cal., during a dense fog. vii., 26, 404—Killed on Hutton’s Lake, Southeastern Wyoming, May 9, 1876 —A. G. Brackett. viii., 17, 261—Arrives on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, April 20; the majority pass North to breed, but some breed here; numerous in fall, and depart South Oct 30—Chas. E. McQhes- ney. viii., 28, 880—One killed in Sarnia Bay, Michigan, now in the University—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 9, 176—One killed about Sept. 26, 1877, near Port Huron, Mich.—‘‘ Quid.” Pelican. Brown, See Pelecanus fuscus. Pelican, White, See Pelecanus trachyrhynchus. : Perdix saxatilis.mayeri, i., 14, 215—Shot in the grisons; not found further North than the Alps in Europe—(An answer to a correspond- ent.) \ Perdix saxatilis. iv., 5, 65—Common in Palestine—C. A. Kingsbury. Peregrine Falcon, See Falco communis. Perisoreus canadensis, Canada Jay; ‘‘Whiskey Jack.” iii., 13, 196— Very common all the year round in Newfoundland, where it is called ‘““Whiskey Jack;” very tame and familiar—M. Harvey. iii., 21, 322—Abundant in Newfoundland in 1822, according to W. E.-Mc- Cormack. v., 17, 260—A few were observed by Geo. Bird Grinnell on Elk Creek, near the Black Hills, in 1874, when they were very shy—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 18, 200-—-On the approach of cold weather descends to the valleys in the Adirondacks—Y. Colvin. vi., 17, 266—Resident at Ann Arbor, Mich., but rare; one nest taken May 27, 1872—A. B. Covert. viii., 19, 300—Found in Michigan—‘“ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii. 7, 126—It was remarkable that during a trip in winter in the Province of Quebec, Canada, not one was seen— Everett Smith. xii., 11, 205—-Not so common now in Nova Scotiaas it was several years since—J. Matthew Jones. Petrel. Fulmar, See Fulmaris glacialis. Petrel. Leach’s, See Cymochorea leucorrhoa. Petrel. Stormy, See Procellaria pelagica. Petrel. Wilson’s, See Occanites oceanica. Petrochelidon lunifrons. Cliff Swallow. iii., 13, 196—Occasionally seen in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. v., 17, 260—Found to be abundant throughout the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874 —Ernest Ingersoll vi., 11, 163—Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives April 15 to May 10; breeds about May 25, and departs Sept. 15—A. B. Covert. vi., 12, 180—First arrived .at Farmington, N. H., April 12, 1876--S. 8. Parker. vi., 15, 288—-Noticed at River- dale, N. Y., April 29, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 15, 233—Abun- dant at Peotone, Tll.—D. H. Eaton. vi., 18, 284—Abundant in Cen- tral New York ; arrives first week in May; departs in August—H. G. Fowler. vi., 19, 301—Noticed at Meacham Lake, N. Y, April 20 to 22, 1876—A. R. Fuller. vi., 21, 3838—Nesting at Springfield, Mass., May 20 to 25, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 26, 418—Arrived at Leb- anon, IIl., April 5, 1876—Wm. LL. Jones. vii., 25, 389—Taken in Southeastern Wyoming, May 13, 1875; remain all summer and breed; depart July 30—A. G. Brackett. viii., 3, 33—Common summer resi- dent at Webster, N. H.; breeds under eaves of barns or under sheds, sometimes as many as fifty pair together—Chas. F. Goodhue. _ viii., 12, 177—Appear on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, May 4, and take their departure about Aug. 9; very abundant; breed—Chas. E. Mc- ‘Chesney. viii., 17, 261—Found in Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. eond BIRD NOTES. 13 Stockwell). viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. U.—(R. F. Boiseau). xi., 8, 47--Abundant at Peotone, Ill.; breeds—D. H. ‘Eaton. xii., 6, 105—Very common in Nova Scotia; build in large colonies under the eaves of our public buildings—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 17, 825—Abundant; breeding on the face of cliffs near Como, Wyoming—S. W. Williston. : Pewee Flycatcher. See Sayornis fuscus. Pewee. Short-legged, See Contopus virens richardsonii. Pewee. Western Wood, See Contopus virens richardsonit. Pewee. Wood, See Contopus virens, 4 : Phalaropus fulica:ius, Red Phalarope. i., 4, 59—Short account of habits by Editors. ii., 12, 179—Found in the Bay of Fundy in the fall—J. H. Batty. viii., 22, 8361—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). - Phalarope. Northern, See Lodipes hyperboreus. Phalarope. Red, See Phalaropus fulicarius. Phalarope. Wilson’s, See Steganopus wilsoni, Philohela minor. Woodcock. i., 1, 12—Account of habits, etc., by the Editors. i., 7, 106—Are abundant in Smyth Co., Va.—KEditors. i., 18, 204—Not very abundant in Florida—Kditors. i, 14, 221—Very abundant in Bryan, Liberty and McIntosh Counties, Ga.—Kditors. i., 15, 234—Are plenty Nov. 8, 1873, at Portland, Me. i., 15, 235— Common at Lake Mills, Iowa—John Krider. i., 16, 247—Migrated South from Orange Co., N. Y., about Oct. 25, 1873; have seen them as late as Christmas in open seasons—(Answer to correspondent). i., 16, 251—Describing Woodcock ‘‘boring,” in which it is claimed that the birds bore the holes and wait for worms to come to the top, and that they do not find them when ‘‘boring.” i., 17, 259—Common near Parsboro,: Nova Scotia—A. B. Lamberton. i., 20, 315—Found in Yates County, New York. i., 28, 357—J. T. Wilson has a milk white specimen, shot at Milton, Mass. i, 24, 371—‘‘Homo” de- scribes an autumn hunt for Woodcock in Penn. i., 25, 395—One flushed near West Philadelphia, Penn., Jan. 28, 1874. ii., 1, 2— Found at Humboldt Bay, California—‘‘Monmouth” (Aug. K. Eg- bert). ii., 2, 22—Found a brood hatched on May 8, at Springfield, Mass, —‘‘Adderbank.” ii., 5,75—One killed at Montgomery, Ala., last of Feb., that was setting on eggs that were nearly hatched—T. 8S. D._ ii., 6, 86—Moult in August, when they take to the cornfields—‘‘ Homo” (Chas. S. Westcott). ii., 9, 185—Found in Texas. ii., 12, 179—A few are found on the Island of Grand Menan—J.H. Batty. ii, 15, 232—Not known to have occurred in Newfoundland—Alex. Murray. ii., 15, 285—Letter to Editors against midsummer shooting, as the first layings were destroyed owing to the bad spring (1874)—‘‘ Homo” (Chas. 8. Westcott).J ii., 16, 242—Abundant in Northern Louisiana, where they are shot at night by torch-light, when, not attempting to fly they are slaughtered. ii., 16, 2483—Common at Beaver River, Adirondacks; May 6—P. H. A. ii., 23, 358—Account of a shoot in New Jersey—Horace Smith. ii., 23, 358—Found near Stonington, Conn.—‘‘A Reader.” ii., 28, 858—Found near Portland, Maine—F. W. 8. ii, 24, 374—Found near St. Paul, Minn. ii., 25, 394—Owing to the late and hard spring only few birds raised their first broods this year (1874), therefore the Editors do not believe in July shooting. ii., 25, 394—-Found on the hillsides in July at Great Barrington, Mass.-—C. H. Sage. ii., 26, 402—Does not breed near Corinth, Miss., and stops but a short time in the marshes in spring—‘‘Guyon” (Col. Rawlings Young). ii, 26, 410—Are scarce near Salem, Mass., Aug. 1, 1874—R. L. Newcomb. ii., 26, 410—Are exceedingly scarce at Montello, Wis., July 30, 1874—‘‘ Fred Pond.” ii., 26, 410—Found along the river bottoms near Minneapolis, Minn., July 31, 1874— 414 FOREST AND STREAM Franklin Benner. iii., 6, 85—Five young ones sound in the stoma: of a black snake—‘‘ Veteran” (Byron Reed). Lie 9, 181—Accou of the species by a sportsman— ‘Homo” (Chds. 8. Westcott). ii 14, 211—Found near Mandeville, La. iii., 14, 218—Advocating sur mer shooting—‘‘ Horace.” iii., 15, 230—Found at Calais, Me.—( A. B.(oardman). iii., 15, 231—Summer shooting will drive away 1] birds ; advocating close season until Sept. 1—‘‘Nox.” iii., 17, 266- One shot at Corinth, Miss., Nov. 27, 1874. iii., 17, 267—Found Salem, Mass., Nov. 25, 1874, in considerablenumbers ; haveseen stra glers as Jate as the middle of Dec. iii, 19, 204-Asksif the pa summer’s experience has not taught us to abolish summer shooting: ‘‘Check Cord” (Robt. B. White). iii., 22, 340—Is not common Eastern Florida—Editors. iii., 25, 894—Thinks they should be pr tected until Oct. 1, and states they canalways be found on their bree ing ground until late in the fall unless scarcity of proper food driv them to others—‘‘Sanez.” iv., 1, 10—Laying inthe vicinity of Norfol Va., Feb. 11, 1875. iv., 1, 11—Believes in making close season Mass. unti) Aug. 1; his idea of making good shooting is to have tl ground plowed on ‘the first rising Jand from a meadow and plant: with corn in rows; between these are good boring spots, the co keeping the ground moist—S. K.(neeland), Jr. iv., 4, 55—Thr killed within two days by flying against the telegraph wires ne Muirkirk Furnace, Md., Feb. 20, 1875—C. E. C.(offin). iv., 4, 58: Claims that if summer shooting was abolished near Hannibal, Mc there would be none, as the birds migrate South early—‘ Herbert (G. W. Dorman). iv., 7, 101—‘‘Habits of the Woodcock” ne Dansville, N. Y.—John De Banes. iv., 8, 117—General account habits, as observed near Trenton, N. J.; does not believe in summ shooting—Chas. C. Abbott. iv., 9,184—One killed flying again the telegraph wires near Salem, Mass., March 381, 1875—R. L. Nev comb. iv., 10, 150—Thinks they should be shot only when in co: dition—which is to be left to the discre ion of the sportsmen— close season until Oct 1, in Maine, would leave little or no shootiz there—‘‘Mac” (H. C. McDougall). iv., 11, 167—Describing the habits before they are discovered. iv., 12, 185--Believes in abolis ing summer shooting—‘‘Check Cord” (Robt. B. White). iv., 1 204—Common near St.’ Louis, Mo ,-where they breed early—‘‘Pe drix. iv., 14, 215—Describing their actions before they rise—Ge H. M. iv., 17, 262—Noting the song of the Woodcock, which m: be beard in the spring just after dark, also before daybreak in t) morning—‘‘ Aliquis.” iv., 17, 269—Still further, advocating clo summer season—‘‘Sanez.”’ iv., 18, 279—Instance of the old bi flying away with a young one in its claws. iv., 23, 365—Votir against summer shooting—‘‘Jacobstaff” (Geo. B. Eaton). iv., 2 381—Again protesting against July shooting—‘‘Sanez.” iv., 2 891—Po'nting out the differences between this species and the Eur pean Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola)—J. H. Batty. v., 1, 4—01 lived in confinement a week, showing no fear of people in the roor v., 2, 26--Abundant at Trout River, Penn., in Aug., 1875. v., 43 — Several reasons given why they should not be killed in summ —‘Mortimer.” v., 4, 52—Found at Hallowell, Maine—‘ Lord -v., 5, 68—Noting the courage displayed by the setting bird refusi) to leave the nest when approached and striking at the persor hand—Chas. E. Coffin. vi., 5,'75--Abundant at ostoe, Mich., 1 to Aug. 30, 1875. v., 6, 90-—-Abundant at Calais, Me.—B.(oardma Geo. A.). v., 10, 150—Does not believe they can be exterminat in Maine by summer shooting—‘‘Mac” (H. C. McDougall). v., 1 '219—Several shot at Fort Scott, Kansas, Oct. 30, 1875. v., 14, 2 —Abundant at Fargo, D. T.—G. J. Keeney. v., 14, 220—Believ in having close season until Sept. 1—‘‘Keg.” v., 15, 228-0 _caught alive in Thirty-first street, N. Y. City, but it soon died Ny BIRD NOTES: 115 confinement. v, 15, 228-—-Three picked up Nov. 15, 1875, by the keeper of the Lighthouse in Newark Bay. v , 17, 260—Noting u case of four being brougut up trom the nest in a state of domestication at New Bruuswick, N. J.—T.R. W. v., 26, 410—Several seca near Hackensack, N. J., Jan. 25, 1876--""R. W.” vi., 2, 18--Breed plentifully near Rochester, N. Y.—‘‘ Agate.” vi., 5, 74—Arrived at Tenafly, N. J., March 2, 1876; and three were seen at Tappan, N. J., Feb. 18, 1876--A. I. Huyler. vi., 7, 100--Found near Mont- pelier, Vt.—-W. A. Briggs. vi., 8, 115—The males and females ar- rive together in the spring at New Haven, Conn.—-‘‘Speculator” (Robt. T. Morris). vi., 9, 182—Arrive in Mass. between April 1 and 10—J. A. Allen. vi., 10, 148-~Young bird caught March 21, 1876, at Wilmington, N. C., that was about six weeks old—-W. LL. Bernard. vi., 11, 163—-Four flushed near Trenton, N. J, Maren 18, 1876—C. C. Abbott. vi., 11, 171—Common at New Bedford, Mass., April 14, 1876—‘‘Concha.” vi., 12, 180--Numerous at Salem, Mass., April 6, 1876—*‘Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vi., 15, 233--Many young bird; have already been seeninN.J., May 8, 1876. 6, 15, 283—A few pair on Rogue Island, Englishman's Bay, Me.—Gilbert Longtellow. vi.,16, 250 —Found a nest April 21, 1876, with four eggs at Little Falls, N. Y.-- W. T. Loomis. vi., 17,-263—Found near Lake Minnetonka, Minn. —Franklin Benner. vi., 18, 284--Found in Nebraska--C. H. Phillips. vi., 19, 3v0—One killed by flying against telegraph wires —R. L. Newcomb. vi., 20, 318--One flushed at Ferrisburgh, Vt., April 16, 1876—R. E. Robinson. vi., 21, 338--First arrival at Leb- anon, Ill., March 13, 1876—Wm. L. Jones. vi., 23, 376—Various sportsmen’s accounts of the opening shooting. vi., 25, 402—-Very ‘common at Ann Arbor, Mich ; arrives April1; nests about May 1; departs in Nov.—A. B. Covert. vi., 26, 418—Numerous at Salem, Mass., April 9, 1876; started one May 17 that was evidently breed- ing—R. L. Neweomb.. vii., 1, 10--One flew on board a steamer bound from Quebec to Liverpool, fully one thousand miles from land —‘‘London Field.” vii., 4, 52--Common summer sojourner in Central New York; breeds; arrives in April, and departs in Oct.— H. G. Fowler. vii, 7, 102—Common at Hallowell, Maine. Sept. 1 to 10, 1876--W. vii., 7, 102--Common at Rye, N. H., Sept. 18, 1876 —‘‘Samourai.” vii, 8, 116--Common in Conn., and breeds—-Robt. T. Morris. vii., 18, 283—-One shot at Machias, Me., Nov. 17, 1876-- “Roamer” (Everett Smith). viii., 6, 80—Arrived at Tenafly, N. J., March 2, 1877—“* Red Wing.” viii, 6, 82—Notes the fact that they breed in Florida—Geo. A. Boardman. _ viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 9, 129— States that they bred in Florida this spring (1877)—R, D. Hoyt. viii., 10, 146--Common summer resident at Webster, N H.; breeds; when they first arrive the male sits on the ground in the evening and makes his peculiar note, which sounds Jike that of a Night Hawk; after continuing this for a few minutes he riges to agreat height with asharp whistling sound, flying in large circles, when he descends again; this is repeated often, until it is quite dark—Chas.F. Goodhue. vili., 12, 182—Found near Quebec, Canada, by ‘‘ Portugais.” viii., 22, 861--Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). — viii., “25, 421—-Started an old bird with five young ones near Columbus, Ohio; also states he has found nests in New Jersey with five eggs— “¢Bourgeoise.” ix., 16, 310—One shot at Syracuse, N. Y., weighing 10 3-16 oz.—J. H. M.(ann). x., 6, 95--One shotin Georgia weighing 8 ounces—G. Lyman Appleton. x., 7, 125--Noticed at Greenwood Lake, N. Y., March 3, 1878—‘‘ Greenwood.” x., 9, 156—Arrived at Portland, Conn., Feb. 25, 1878—J. H. Sage. x., 10, 178—Noticed at Warner, N. H., between March 20 and April 1, 1878—M. c. H. (arriman). x., 12, 216—One setting at Painsville, Ohio, April 7 1873 ; a week later the young were hatched and gone—‘‘ Ano.” x. 116 - PORHST AND STREAM 17, 320—Breeding at Hartford, Me., about May 20, 1878--Ged. Shepard Page. xi. 3, 47--Rare at Peotone, Il.—D. H. Eaton. xi., 6, 111—‘“‘ A three-legged Woodcock” noticed by the Editors. xi., 25, 5u2 —‘‘ Are Woodcock noc:urnal?” Proofs given that they are —‘'Portsa.” xii., 1, 16—Woodcock shooting at the South—‘‘Papa- botte” (W. W. Edwards). xii., 7, 126—One killed at Buffalo, N. Y., about March 15, 1679—*‘ Uncas.” xii., 7, 126—A pure white specimen taken at Augusta, Ga.; it has aslight brown ring round its neck—R. xii.,8, 146—One captured on a woodpile at Bristol, Penn., March 10, 1879—Chas. E. Scott. xii., 8, 146—One found deadin Beverly, Mass., about March 20, 1879—R. L. N.(ewcomb). xii., 9, 165—Very abundant at Chathim, N. J.—Harold Herrick. xii., 9, 166—The one recorded by me (xii., 8, 146) was caught by a cat—C.(has.) E. 8.(cott). xii., 9, 165—Arrived at Stanley, N. J., March 15, 1879— G. 8. Page. xii., 10, 185—Nest containing 38 eggs, March 14, 1379, at New Canton, Va.—Notes from Corresponcents: xii., 10, 185—Young about April 1, 1879, at Waynesboro, Georgia. xii., 10, 185—C. H. Young records two albinos. xii., 10, 188—Some around March 30, 1879, at Salem, Mass., R. L. N.(ewcomb). .xii., 11, 205 Account of habits by ‘‘Ortyw V.,” Monroeton, Penn. xii., 11, 205— Account of habit of ‘‘singing” at night—W. D., New York. «xii., 11, 205—‘‘Constant Reader” claims they only soar in early spring, during the mating season, Germantown, Penn. xii., 12, 233—One killed by flying against the telegraph wires at Kingston, N. Y., April 15, 1879. . xii., 12, 283—Saw two March 30, 1879, Youngstown, Ohio. xii., 18, 245—Flushed one March 2, 1879, at Bath, Ind. xii., 16, 307— Four young shot March 31, 1878, at Fayetteville, N. Y. (N. Carolina), that were full grown. xii., 17, 326—An error in quoting it N. Y., should be North Carolina. xii., 18, 347—Common in early spring and late fallin Northern Georgia—Maurice Thompson. xii., 23, 444 —Raise two broods sometimes at Blacksburgh, Va —M. G. Elzey. xii., 23, 444—Surprised that any sportsman did not know that they raise two broods; second nest usually very near the first ; first nest in March; next in June; Asbury Park, N. J.--G. R. Squire. xii., 23, 444—Hditors state that in their opinion they always breed twice a year, in the Middle States and New England. Philomachus pugnax. Ruff. viii., 22, 361—Two specimens taken by, myself, and have heard of three or four others, all taken in Sanilac County, Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A, Stockwell). Phambe. See Sayornis fuscus, sears ag ruber. Flamingo. ix., 4, 64—One shot at Sarrasota Bay, * Florida. Pica melanoleuca hudsonica. Magpie. ii., 9, 140—Found near Denver City, Colorado—John Krider. iv., 17, 260—Thousands are to be found in the Cafions of Nevada—Rev. H. Chase. vii, 26, 404— Noticed at_ Chugwater Creek, fifty miles from Fort Sanders, Wyo- ming—A.G. Brackett. viii., 19, 300—Found in Michigan—‘ Archer ” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 17, 326—Only one observed at Como, Wy- oming--S. W. Williston Picicorvus columbianus, Clarke’s Crow. i., 8, 85—Specimens taken in Colorado amongst the Rocky Mountains by J. H. Batty. i., 13, 196 Found in the Uintah Mountains, Wyoming, in Octo»ner—‘‘ Ornis” (Geo. Bird Grinnell). _iii., 5, 68—A strange bird shot on the moun- tains in Oregon, near Mt. Hood, of which a description is sent ; thisis decided to be this species as per next clause. iii., 6, 85--Prof. Baird and Robt. Ridgeway pronounce said description to agree with this species, excepting that the bills do not cross as stated by the finder, which must have been a malformation. vii., 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming, Aug. 1, 1875—A. G. Brackett. xii., 17, 826 Pe aaa the mountains near Como, Wyoming—Geo, Bird rinnell. BIRD NOTES. 117 Picoides americanus.*- Banded Three-toed Woodpecker. i. 26, 404— Rare visitor to New England—F. B. iii., 4, 53—Resident throughout the year in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. viii., 7, 96—Rare winter visitor at Webster, N H.; one taken in 1875—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 19, 300 Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockweil). xi, 18, 259—Egegs found in Lewis County, N. Y., by C. Hart Merriam. (It is given erroneously here as P. arcticws, but is corrected by Frank- lin Benner, xi., 15, 300.) xii., 18, 245—Not common in Nova Scotia —J. Matthew Jones. Picoides arcticus. Black-backed, Three-toed Woodpecker. i., 26, 404— ~ Rare winter visitor to New England—F. B. iii, 4, 53—Abundant all the year round in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. vi., 8, 116—De- part from Mass. for the North from March 20 to 31—J. A. Allen. viii., 7,96 Very rare fall and winter visitor at Webster, N. H.— Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 19, 800—-Comnion in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and occasionally found in the Lower Peninsula— “Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xi. 12, 2839—Eggs found in Lewis County, N Y., by C. Hart Merriam (this is wrong). xi, 18, 259— Giving two previous instances of their eggs having been authenticated T.M B.(rewer). xi., 15, 300—Correcting the statement that the eggs were found by C. Hart Merriam, as they were those of Picoides americanus - Franklin Benner. xii., 7, 126—Noticed in the Province of Quebec, Canada, during a trip in the winter of 1878-79—Everett Smith. xii., 18, 245—Not common in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. : Picus borealis. Red-cockaded Woodpecker. viii., 18, 195—Account of one destroying the nest of a: Downy Woodpecker,: at Gainesville, Texas—G. H. R.(agsdale). Picus pubescens. Downy Woodpecker. i., 26, 404—Resident in New- England—F. B_iv., 23, 358-Found at Petroleum, W. Va., in spring—Ernest Ingersoll. v., 18, 275—Habits when with us in the -winter—K. B. Tobin. vi., 4, 52—Resident near New Haven, Conn.; common summer and winter—‘‘Speculator”’ (Robt.T. Morris). vi., 7, 99—Observed at Trenton, N. J., Feb. 7, 1876—Chas. ©. Abbott. vi., 7, 99 —Remain all the year near Yonkers, N. Y.—W. F. H. Getty. vi., 7, 100—Common all the year near Montpelier, Vt. —W. A. Briggs. vi., 7, 100—Common all the year round in Addison Co., Vt.—R. (E. Robinson). vi., 10, 148—Common at all times at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Smith. vi., 11, 163—Observed at Leesburg, Va., March 28, 1876—E. Ingersoll (authority). vi., 12, 181—Com- mon at all times at Danvers, Mass.—Arthur F. Gray. vi., 17, 266— Scarce this spring at Lake City, Minn., though usually common—D. C. Estes. vi., 20, 818 - Noticed at Ferrisburgh, Vt., April 9, 1876 ; they are not nearly as plenty here as formerly—-R. E. Robinson. _ vi., 22, 354 —Common all the year at Ann Arbor, Mich ; eggsare laidabout May 10; sometimes rears two broods in the season—A. B. Covert. vii., 3, 36—Found throughout the year in Central New York; breeds; most common in winter—H. G. Fowler. viii., 7, 96--Very common resi-: dent at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 18, 195— Account of a Red-cockaded Woodpecker destroying a nest of this species at Gainesville, Texas—G. H. R.(agsdale). viii, 19, 300— Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 9, 156 - Be- ginning to build March 20, 1878, at East Hampton, Conn —-W. W. Coe. x'i., 2, 25—Numbers of them washed up on the shores of Oneida Lake, N. Y., after a storm—J. P. Hutchins. xii., 3, 46— Found all winter at Schraalenburg, N. J.—‘‘Alianus.” xii., 7, 126— Noticed during the winter of 1878-79, in the Province of Quebec, Canada—Everett Smith. xii., 138, 245—Common all the year in Nova Scotia-—J. Matthew Jones. Picus pubescens gairdneri, Gairdner’s Woodpecker. xii., 19, 365--Com- bb 118 FOREST AND STREAM ,. mon in the Medicine Bow Mountains in August, 1878—G. B. Grinnell. : Picus villosus. Hairy Woodpecker. i., 26, 404-—Resident in New Eng- . land--F. B. v., 18, 275--Account of their habits when with us in winter.--E. B. Tobin. vi., 5, 67—Nest with eggs April 20, 1868, at Kennet, Penn.—C. F. P. vi., 10, 148—Common in all seasons at Fort Wayne, Ind.--G. Aug. Smith. vi., 12, 181—Never common at Danvers, Mass.—-Arthur F. Gray. vi., 20, 318--Found at Ferris- burgh, Vt., though not ascommon as they were formerly—R. E. Rob- inson.—-vi., 22, 354—A common resident at Ann Arbor, Mich.; breeds about May 1—A. B. Covert. vii., 8, 36-—Common resident in Cen- ' tral New York; most abundant in spring—H. G. Fowler. vii., 26, 404--Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming, May 21, 1875; also noticed Nov. 28, and they remain all winter—A. G. Brackett. viii., 1, 4-- Account of their habits in winter in Southeastern Wyoming—A. G. Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Common resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds —Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 19, 300--Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xi., 3, 47—Rare at Peotone, Ill.; commoner in winter—D. H. Eaton. xii , 2, 25--Numbers of them washed up on the shores of Oncida Lake, N. Y., after a severe storm--J. P. Hut- chins. xii., 9, 165—A nest found at Chatham, N. J.—-Harold Her- rick. xii, 11, 205—Very common all the year in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Pied-billed Dabchick. See Podilymbus podiceps. Pigeon Hawk. See Falco columbarius. Pigeon. Cape, See Daption capensis, Pigeon. Dodo, See Didunculus strigtrostris. Pigeon. Rock. See Columba schimpirt. Pigeon. Wild, See Hctopistes migratorius. oe Pileated Woodpecker. See Hylotomus pileatus. meg Pine Finch. See Chrysomitris pinus. Pine Grosbeak. See Pinicola enucleator. Pine Linnet. See Chrysomitris pinus. Pine-creeping Waibler. See Dendraca pinus. Pinicola enucleator. Pine Grosbeak. i., 26, 404—Some winters very common in New England in spruce and fir thickets--F. B. iii, 13, 196—Commn throughout the year, but most abundant in winter in . Newfoundland—M. Harvey. ii'., 22, 349—Very numerous and tame around Quebec, Canada, in the winter of 1874—‘‘Ornithos.” iii ,26, 405— Abundant at Cazenovia, N. Y., during the winter of 1874—-75— L. W. L. iii., 26, 405—Abundant near Montreal, Canada, during the winter of 1874-75—E. D. _iv., 2, 22 -Abundant near Northamp- ton, Mass., winter of 1874 75; stomachs contain only pine buds; they are common about once in every five years -G. W. Crittenden. iv., 4, 54--Abundant this winter (1874-75) near Wenham, Mass.— Fred. A. Ober. iv., 10, 149--Seen as far South as Meadville, Penn., the past winter (1874-75). v., 23, 356—Appeared at Esopus-on- Hudson, Nov. 25, 1875, and are still there Jan. 18, 1876, they arrived Dec. 10, 1874—John Burroughs. v., 25, 890—Abundant this winter (1875-76) near Salem, Mass.—R. L. Newcomb. vi., 1, 8--Remark- ing how easily they can be tamed--John Burroughs. vi., 5, 75— Still at Salem, Mass., Feb. 28, 1876--R. L. Newcomb. vi., 7, 99— Have been common all winter (1875-76) at Waterville, N. Y.—Harry W.Candee. vi., 7.'100—Common all winter near Montpelier, Vt.—W. A. Briggs. vi., 7, 100—Common in Addison Co., Vt., the winter of: 1874-75 ; none seen this winter (1875-76)—R. (EH. Robinson). vi., 8, 116 --Depart from Mass. for the North from. March 20 to 81—J. A. Allen vi., 9, 138—Abundant at Riverdale-on-Hudson during the BIRD NOTES. ~ 119 winter of 1874-75—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 10, 148—Not observed every winter at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Smith. vi., 10, 148—Very common at Minneapolis, Minn., February and March, 1875; none seen this winter (1875-76)—Thos. 8. Roberts. vi., 11, 164—Observed ‘at Esopus-on-Hudson in Nov. 1875, anc during the winter—John Burroughs. vi, 11, 164 In limited numbers all through the winter of (1875-76) at Lake City, Minn.—D. +. Estes. vi., 14, 2i4—A rare visitor from the North at Ann Arbor, Mich.; common during the winter of 1874 and spring of 1875 —A. B. Covert. vi. 21, 337—An irregular winter visitor in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. viii., 4, 49—An irregular winter visitor at Webster, N. H.; common in the winters of 1874 and 1875; have seen none this winter (1876)— Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s I land, Ply- mouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 11, 160—Very rare in Central New York in winter—J. P. Hutchins. viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell).—x., 6, 95—Noticed at St. John, N. B., during the winter of 1877-78—H G_ xii., 2, 25— Found an ng the scrub oaks on 'the shores of Oneida Lake, New York—J. P. Hutchins. xii., 6, 105—Common during the winter months in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii, 8, 146—Noticed all win er (1878-79) at Hornellsville, N. Y.—J. Otis Fellows. Pinnated Grouse. See Cupidonia cupido. Pintail. Sce Dajila acuta. Pipilo chlorurus. Green-tailed Finch; Blanding’s Finch. vii., 26, 404— Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming, May 24, 1875—A. G. Brackett. xit., 17, 825—Not very common at Como, Wyoming, but extremely numerous in the Mountains in August ; many apparently just from _ the nest—Geo. Bird: Grinnell. s Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Towhee Bunting ; ‘‘Chewink.” ii., 11, 162 Abundant in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred. A. Ober. iv., 23, 358 -- Found at Petroleum, W. Va., in spring—-Ernest Ingersoll. v., 22, 8340--Occasionally raise two broods near Trenton, N. J.--Chas. C. Abbott. vi., 14, 214—Common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives by March 20; breeds about May 15; rears two broods; sometimes re- mains all winter, as they have been taken in J nuary; usually goes South by Oct. 10—A. B. Covert. vi, 14, 215--Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., April 27, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 15, 238-- Noticed at Riverdale, N. Y., April 14, 1876--E. P. Bicknell _ vi , 21, 338—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 15 and 20, 1876— Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 21, 338—First arrival at Lebanon, Ill., March 8, 1876; rarely winters here—Wm. L. Jones. vi., 24, 3886—Nest with eggs at Riverdale, N. Y., May 80, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vii, 21 325—Not a common summer resident in Yates County, N. Y.; breeds; arrives the first week in Way, and departs in Oct.—J. B. Gilbert: viii., 4, 49—Common in summer at,Webster, N H.; breeds, nesting on the ground—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 17, 268— Found near Washington, D. C.--(R. F. Boiseau). viii , 18, 281— Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell) xi., 3, 47—Com- mon summer visitant at Peotone, Ill.; breeds—D. H. Eaton. Pipilo erythrophthalmus alleni. White-eyed Towhee. ii, 11, 162— Found in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred. A. Ober. | Pipilo fuscus. Brown Towhee. v., 26, 404—Found breeding in a tree with five other species of birds, at Nicasio, Cal.—Mrs C. A. Allen. Pipilo_maculatus_arcties. Arctic Towhee. ii., 22, 341—Found in Russell Co., Kanses ; feeds only on insects in spring—F. &. B (enson). v., 17, 260—Found west of the Little Missouri by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874--EErnest Ingersoll. ; Piping Plover. See Hgialitis melodus, 120 FOREST AND STREAM Platalea ajaja. Roseate Spoonbill. ii., 11, 1683—T wo pairs found breed- ing on an island in Lake Okeechobee; Indians say they breed abund- antly on Fish-eating Creek, in the Lake -Okeechobee region, Fla.— Fred. A. Ober. ; Plectrophanes lapponicus, Lapland Longspur. i., 26, 404—Sometimes ‘ found in New England in winter—F B. ii,, 6, 86— Observed in Rus- , sell Co., Kansas, in winter—F. 8 B. (enon). vi., 10, 148—Common in winter at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Smith. vi., 18, 200—Ob- served on the summit of Mt. Marcy, Adirondacks—(V. Colvin). vi., 14, 214—A very rare winter visitor at Ann Arbor, Mich.—A. B. A Covert. vii., 21, 325—A winter visitor in Yates County, N. Y., j generally found in company with the Snow Bunting; not rare—J. B. Gilbert. viii., 12, 177—-Appear on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, April 10, and remain until ae 25; moderately abundant—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 13, 285—One shot at Rockaway, L. IL. Dec., 1871; a second specimen procured in Fulton Market, N. Y., March 13, 1875; which probably came from Long Island—N. T. Lawrence. xi., 3, 47—Very common in winter at Peotone, Ill.—D. H. Eaton. xii., 2, 25—Taken near Phila. Penn.—Spencer Trotter. xii., 6, 106—Rare in Nova Scotia; have only seen one specimen, shot in January, 1876, on the coast—J. Matthew Jones. ~ Plectrophanes maccownii. McCown’s Lark Bunting. v., 17, 260—Found breeding in the Black Hills in 1874 by Geo. Bird Grinnell—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 17, 266—Have seen none at Gainesville, Texas since about Feb. 21, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. Plectrophanes nivalis. Snow Bunting. i., 26, 404—Large flocks found along the shores of New England in winter—F. B. ii., 6, 86—Ob- served in Russell Co., Kansas, in winter—F. S. B(enson).' iii., 18, 196 —Very common in Newfoundland, but does not breed there—M. Har- vey. iii, 26, 405—Winter visitor to Cazenovia, N. Y.—L. W. L. * iv., 4, 54—Abundant near Wenham, Mass., during the winter of 1874 and 1875—Fred. A. Ober. v., 18, 275—Speaks of its habits with us in the winter—E. B. Tobin. _v., 25, 390—Scarce this winter (1875-6) near Salem, Mass.—R. L. Newcomb. vi., 5, 74—Abundant on the marshes near Lynn, Mass., Feb. 28, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vi., 7, 99—Flocks at Trenton, N. J., Feb. 4, 1876—Chas. C. Abbott. vi., 7, 99—Common in winter at Peotone, Ill.—‘‘ Umbellus ” (D. H. Eaton.) vi., 7, 100—Common all winter near Montpelier, Vt.—W. A. Briggs. vi., 7, 100—Very few flocks the past winter (1875-6) in Addison Co., Vt.—R. E. Robinson). vi., 8, 116 - Depart for the North from Mass. about March 20 te 31—J. A. Allen. vi., 9, 1883—Abundant at River- dale-on-Hudson during the winter of 1874-5—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 10, 148—Common in winter only at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Smith. vi., 11, 164—Common at intervals all through the winter’ of 1875-6 at Esopus-on-Hudson—John Burroughs. vi., 11, 164—In limited num- bers all through the winter of 1875-6 at Lake City, Minn.—D. C. Estes. vi., 138, 200—Large flocks observed on the summit of Mt. Marcy, Adirondacks—V. Colvin. vi., 14, 214—An irregular winter visitor at Ann Arbor, Mich.—A. B Covert. vi., 19, 301—Common at Meacham Lake, N. Y., May 1, 1876—A. R. Fuller. vi., 20, 318— More abundant at Ferrisburgh, Vt., March 17, 1876, than at any time the past winter—R. E. Robinson. vi., 21, 3837—-Abundant from Nov. to March in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 20, 309— Arrived near New York City about Dec. 20, 1876. viii., 4, 49—Com- mon winter visitor at Webster, N. H.—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell) ix., 10, 185 —Noticed at Ferrisburgh, Vt., Nov. 17, 1876—R.(E. Robinson). _ ix., 16, 310—Noticed at Webster, N. H., Nov, 12, 1877—‘‘ Falco” (Chas. F. Goodhue). x., 6, 95—Have been very scarce this winter (1877-78) BIRD NOTES. 121 at Warner, N. H.—M. C. H(arriman).—x., 8, 185—Found all last winter (1877-78) at Medford, Mass.—‘‘ Memoir.” x., 9, 155—Shot at Salem, Mass., teb. 1, 1870—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). xi., 3, 47 —Plenty in winter at Peotone, Ill.—D. H. Eaton. xii., 2, 25—A flock noticed at Williamsport, Penn., about Jan. 20, 1879—‘‘ Bobo- link.” (E. G. Koch). xii., 6, 105—Generally arrives at Halifax, Nova Scotia, from the North in Nov. or Dec., and the latest date seen in the * spring is April 19—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 7, 126—Nearly all gone North from Salem, Mass., March 17, 1879—R. L. Newcomb. xii., 7, 126—Noticed in the Province of Quebec, Canada, during the winter of 1878-79—Everett Smith. xii., 8, 146—Abundant at Salem, Mass., March 24, 1879, after a severe snow storm—R. L. Newcomb. , Plectrophanes ornatus. Chestnut-collared Lark Bunting. ii., 22, 341— Found in Russell Co., Kansas; feeds only on insects in spring—F. 8. B(enson). v., 17, 260—Found among the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 17, 266—Abundant at Gaines- ville, Texas, March 21, 1876; still abundant April 3, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. viii., 12, 177—Found on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from April 20 to May 25 in large flocks—Chas. E McChesney. Plectrophanes pictus. Painted Lark Bunting. viii., 12, 177—Is found on . the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from April 20 until May 25 in large flocks—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan— “* Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 7,118—Shot at Gainesville, Texas —G. H. Ragsdale. Plotus anhinga. Anhinga; Water Turkey. ii., 9, 185—Found in Texas. ii., 11, 163—Abundant; had eggs and young Feb 23, in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred. A. Ober. ii., 21, 827—Short account of the species by the Editors in answer to C. F. T. iii., 25, 389— Giving a description of -this species, called Water Turkey in Fla. ix., 17, 327—Breed near Lake Harney, Florida—Wm. K. Lente. Plover. Black-bellied, See Squatarola helvetica. Plover. Golden, See Charadrius fulwus virginicus. Plover. Killdeer, See Acgialitis vociferus. Plove~. Mountain, See Hudromias montanus. Plover. Piping, See Aegialitis melodus.. Plover. Ring-necked, See Aegialit’s semipalmatus. Plover. Rock, See Tringa maritima. Plover. Upland, See Actiturus bartramius. Plover. Wilsons, See Aegialitis wilsonius. Plumbeous Vireo. See Vireo solitarius plumbeus. Plumed Quail. See Oreortyz pictus. Podiceps auritus californicus, Eared Grebe. ii., 22, 341—One killed in Russell Co., Kansas; feeds only on insects in spring; the only one seen in Kansas ; one killed in Northern Ilinois—F. 8. B(enson). ii., 26, 405—Nests described by Pioneer (ii., 24, 373) as being made by a bird under water ; might have been those of this species become sub- merged—Fred. A. Ober. iii., 11, 164—Found on Owen’s Lake, Cal.; a newspaper account, where it is stated they are propagated from spawn like fish; of course absurd. vii., 11, 164—One taken at Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 15, 1876—A. B. Covert. vii.. 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming, Nov. 10, 1875—A. G. Brackett. xii., 20, 885 —Very common at Lake Como, Wyoming ; first seen May 4; begin to lay June 2—S. W. Williston. Podiceps cornutus. Horned Grebe. v., 17, 260—Noted by Geo. Bird Grinnell from the Black Hills in 1874—Ernest Ingersoll. vii., 15, 230 —Not rare during the migrations in Central New York—H. G. Fowler, 122 FOREST AND STREAM vii., 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming May 15, 1876—A. G. Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 23, 880—Found in Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ’ Podiceps cristatus. Crested Grebe. vii., 11, 164—Very rare at Ann Arbor, ich.; one taken Sept. 12, 1873—A. B. Covert. vii., 18, 276—An occasional specimen taken at Ann Arbor, Mich.—A. B. Covert. _ viii., 28, 380—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). Podiceps g:iseigena holbolli, Red-necked Grebe. _ vii., 6, 84—A rare spring and fall migrant in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 18, 276 —Quite common in the fall at Ann Arbor, Mich.—A. B. Covert. viii., 10, 146—Accidental visitor at Webster, N. H.; several speci- mens taken in the spring of 1876; one shot in June, 1876—Chaas. F. Goodhue. viii., 28, 880—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer ” (G. A. Stockwell). Podiceps occidentalis. Western Grebe. ii, 26, 405—Nests found by ioneer (ii., 24, 373) under water; might have been of this species that had become submerged—Fred. A. Ober. Podilymbus podiceps. Pied-billed Dabchick. Carolina Grebe. iv., 3, 37—One found in a barnyard at Davenport, Mass., early in February, 1875—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vii., 6, 84—A summer visitor in Central New York; breeds—H. G. Fowler. vii., 11, 164—Very com- mon at Ann Arbor, Mich., arriving middle of April and breeding about May 10—A. B. Covert. viii., 10, 146—Not a commom summer resident at Webster, N. H.—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 261— Abundant on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from May 1 to Oct. 27 ; breeds—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 23, 880—Found in Michigan— ‘“‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xi., 3, 4%—Common at Peotone, lL; breeds—D. H. Eaton. Polioptila caerulea, Blue-gray Gnat-catcher. ii., 11, 162—Abundant in _the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred A. Ober. iv., 23, 358— Common at Petroleum, W. Va., in spring—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 7, ' 99—Very common near Ann Arbor, Mich; arrives May 1; eggs laid ‘from June 1 to 10; departs Oct. 1—A. B. Covert. vi., 17, 266—Ob- served at Gainesville, Texas, March 27, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 28, 370—Nests with eggs found at Gainesville, Texas, April 24, 1876; one with a cowbird’s egg in it found April 26, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 26, 418—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., April 12, 1876—Wm. L. Jones. vii., 21, 324—-Irregular as to numbers, but never rare in Yates County, N. Y.; perbaps breed ; arrives from the South in May—J. B. Gilbert. viii, 16, 241—Found in Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 268—Very abundant summer resident at Washington, D. C. —(R. F. Boiseau). x., 19, 8359—Arrived at Lebanon, IIl., April 20, 1878—‘“‘ Ptarmigan.” Polyborus tharus audubonii. Caracara Eagle. ii., 11, 162—Not numerous in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—Fred A. Ober. Pomarine Jaeger. See Stercorarius pomatorhinus. Pooecetes gramineus. Grass Finch. v., 22, 340—Usually raise two bro ‘ds in a season near Trenton, N. J.—Chas. C. Abbott. vi., 7, 99—One seen Feb. 1, 1876, at Trenton, N. J.; almosta resident here—Chas. C. Abbott. vi., 8, 116—Arrive in Mass. from March 20 to 831—J.A. Allen. vi., 14, 214—Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives April 1- breeds May 1; rears two broods; departs South middle of Oct.—\. B Covert. vi, 15, 2833—First noticed April 19, 1876, at Riverdale N. Y.—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 21 837—An abundant summer resi- dent in Central New York; arrives first week in April and departs in October.—H. G. Fowler. vi., 21, 338—-Nesting at Springfield, Mass , May 25 to 31, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., April 11, 1875, April 12, 1876—W. H. Fox. vii., 1, 4—Have BIRD NOTES. : 128 found eggs of the cowbird in this species’ nest—H. G. Fowler. vii., 25, 3889—Taken in Southeastern Wyoming April 16, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 4, 47 -Common summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Chas F. Goodhue. _ viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan— ** Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 10, 178—Arrived at Warner, N. IL, April 7, 1878—M. C. Harriman). _x., 12, 215—A nest with eggs found ‘ay 30, 1877, at Astoria, L. I.—Franklin Benner. May 18, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 3, 838—Describes an owl which is undoubtedly this species, taken at Gainesville, Texas—G. H: Ragsdale. xii. ” 19, 865—Not common near ‘‘omo, Wyoming—S. W. Williston. xii.; 19, 365—Rather abundant nearthe town a Medi- ‘eine Bow, Wyoming—G 3co, Bird Grinnell. , ‘Sphyrapicus varius. Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. v., 19, ie eoataon jn heavily-timbered peclion® in Minn.; not given in Dr. Hateh’s 1874 . list—Thos. 8. Roberis. 10. ete seen every winter. at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Sri , 15, 233—One seen at Riverdale- on-Hudson, N. Y., April 6, 1876; S est ove seen since Jan. 22, 1876— i. P. Bicknell. vi., 22, 354—Resident at Ann Arbor, Mich, but not abundant ; breeds about May 1—A, B. Covert.’ vii., 3, 36—Common \ in the spring and autumn migrations in Central N. Y. —H. G. Fowler. viii., 7, 96—Not a very common summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breed; a nest found in June, 1876—Chas. F. Goodhue. ‘viii., 11, 160 —Taken i in Central N. Y. Oct. 10, 1876; have only seen two—J. P. Hutchins. viii., 19, 300- -Found ip Michigan—‘ Archer "(G. A. Stockwell). xi., 8, 4f Rare at Peotone, Ill. —D. H. Eaton. xis, 16, - 320—Account of their habits in Lewis County, N..Y.; an article read before the Linnean Socicty-——C. Hart Merriam. xii., 13, 243—Com- mon in the interior of Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Sphyrapicus yarius nuchalis, Nuchal Woodpecker. xii., 19, 865—-Rather abundant in the large timber near Como, Wy oming—Geo. Bird Grin- neil. Spizella monticola. . Tree ee i., 26, 404—Fonnd in New England in winter—F. B. vi.,.9, 132—More abundant in Mass. between April 1 and 10 than at any ee time in the year; between April 10 and “20 they depart north—J. A. A:lea. .vi., 14, 'Q14—Ratre winter visitor ‘at Ann Arbor, Mich.—\. B Covert. vi., 20, #18 Becoming less common at Ferrisburg, Vt., April 22, 187633 TE tahingon. vi., 21, 337—Common in spr-ng in ‘Central New York—iL @. Fowler, viii. SS 4, 49—Common in winter at Webster, N. H.; more to in spring and fall—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 11, 160—Common in wister in Cen- tral New York; taken Nov. 6, 1876—J. P. Hutehinz. vili., 12, 177 -—Appears on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, *pril 19, and remains . wntil the end of. October; very numerous; breed here-—Chas. EB. .' McChesney. vili., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—“ Archer » (GA. Stockwell). xi., 3, 47—-V ery abundant in winter ab De otone, Il]. — D. H. Eaton. xii., 6, 106—Not uncommon in winter in Nova Sco. tia—J. Matthew Jones.,, xii., 7%, 126—Noticed at Salem, Mass., March. 17, 1879—R. L. N (ewcomb). ry BIRD NoTeis, re: Spizella pallida. ‘Clay-colored: Sparrow. 'v., 17, 260--Found west of the Little Missouri in 1874 by Geo. Bird Grinnell—Ernest Ingersoll. xii., 17, 825—First seen May: 12, 1878, at Como, Wyoming; afterward common—8. W, Williston. : - : : t. dan ae Spizella pusilla. Field Sparrow. ii., 2, 22—One curiously mottled with brown and white in the possession of ‘‘ Ornis” (Geo. Bird Grinnell). . -iv., 28, 858—Common at Petroleum, W. Va., in' the Spring—Hrnest Ingersoll. vi., 9, 132—Arrive iit Mass., between April-10 and 20—J. A. Allen. ' vi, 14, 214—abundant at Ann Arbor, Mich; arrives April 1, breeds by May 20 and ceparts southward in September—A, B. Co- “cvert. vi. 15, 2883—First seen at Riverdale-on-Hudson April 7, 1876" EL P. Breknell. vi, 15, 288—Abundant near Peotone, U1.—D. H. Eaton, vi., 22, 804—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., April 24, 1875, Apri! 19,.1876-—-W. H Fox. vi, 24, 386—Nest with eggs May. 2u, 1876, at Riverdale, N.. ¥.—E. P. Bicknell. * viii. 4, 49—Commion in sum~ “mer at. Webster, N. H.;' breeds; nests in low’ bushes, rarely on the ground—Chas. . Goodhue. viii, 18, 28!—Found in’. Michigan— “Archer” (G. A. Stockwell), ix., 19, 8366—Albino specimens taken at Portland, Conn.—J. H. Sage. xi., 8, 47—Common at ‘ Peotone., lL; breeds—D. H. Eaton. xii., 6, 106—Common in Nova Scotia— J. Matthew Jones.. Z times in winter. at Fort Wayne, Ind. —G. Aug. Smith. vii, 21, 825 Very rare in Yates County, N. Y.; one taken there that is now be- lieved to be in Cornell College, at, lthaca.—J. B. Gilbert. Vili. 15, 224—Seldom seen in Michigan, except in the southern. counties— “Ar, cher” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., -300—In_ reviewing. Vennor's | * Birds of Prey,” the Toronto “ Mail » states that he is wrong in gay- . ing this species has never been taken in Catiada, as Mr. Sharpe staics the British Museum has a specimen shot neat, Yuronto, Canada. xi., 24, 482—One found dead in a barn at Sing Sing, IN. ¥., in January, s 1878—A. K. Fisher. Sturnella magna. Meadow Lark. ii., 11, 162—Abundant in pine woods in the Lake Okeechobee .region, Florida—Pred. A. Ober. iii., 5, 74 -——A number shot on Scituate marshes, Sept. -1, 1874. v., 18, 276—A pure white specimen ‘shot. at Harrisburg, Pein.—“ Audubon.” Vv., 21, 323—Several albino specimens noted by W., Russell Robinson. vy 28, 388—A. ee white specimen shot near Hanieburgh, Penn.— - “Audubon.” , 8, 86—Strictly migratory north of «+ uss.—Ernest’ Tugersoll. vi., 3 ’36_—Common winter resident at Trenton, N. J.— Chas. . Abbott. vi., 4, 52—Resident near New Haven, Conn!; rare winter, commonin summer—‘Speculator ” (Robt. T. Morris. vi., 4, &2-First arrivals at Ephrata, Penn., March 10, 1875—W. H. Spera. vi., 5, 73—Occasionally seen all winter near Salem, Mass.—R.: L. New- comb, vi., 6, 84—Arrives in Mass. between March 1 and 10—J. A. Alien: vil, 6 84—Abundant all winter near Wen nah, N. J.—Milton P. Pierce. -vi.,.7, 99—Abundant near Trenton, N. oe Feb. 10, 1876 ~Chas. C. Abbott. vi., 7, 99-—Remuin all the year round near Yon- kers, N. Y.—W. F. H: Getty. vi, 9, 182—Is migratory at Manne- ville, La., as none are to be found in summer.—John E. Leet. vi., 9, 182—Pair in Mass. between Aprii 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 11, i 163— Observed at- Leesburg, Va., March 27, 1876—E. Ingersoll (au. thority). vi, 11, 164—A few made their appearance April 1, 1876, at Lake, City, "Minn.—D. ©. Estes. vi., 12, 18i1—Common in sum- mer, rare in winter, at Danvers, Mads. —Arihur F. Gray. vi., 12, 181--Remain all winter at Boonsboro, Md.—W. B. Wheeler. vi. 17, 263—Common at Ann Arbor, Mich., after March 15; sometimes resi- dent; nest built about. May 10; deparis ‘last of October—A. B. Co-' ‘overt. vi, 17, 266—Arrived at Lake City, Minn., Aprik 1, 1876—D. © C. Estes. vi., 20, 318—Noticed at Ferrisburg, Vt., April 9, 1876— R E. Robinson. vi., 21, 837—Abundant. in summer in Central New _ York; a few remain through the 'winter—H. G. Fowler. +, 22, 854 — Arrived at Hollis, N. H., March 26, 1874; April 26, 1976_-W. H. Fox. vi, 23, 370—Nesting at Gainesville, Texas, May 10, 1876—G “FL. Ragsdale. ‘vii., 25, 389—Found in Southeastern Wyoming, April 25, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. GC. Browne. _ viii. » 7,96—Common in ‘summer at Webster, N, H.; breeds; sometimes remains all winter— — Chas. F. Goodbue. viii., 19, 300--Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 10, "185—Arrived at Ferrisburgh, Vt., April 2, 1877—R. (KE. Robinson). x.. 5, 76—Dates of arrival in spring at Framingham, Mags., for 25. years—F. C. Browne. x., 6; 99—Noticed at’ Buffalo, N. Y., March 8, oe ae Res “e. 99—Noticed at Senne, Ii, March 2, 1878—T, U. x., 7, 125—Noticed at Green- 4 ' BIRD NOTES. 145 wood Lake, N. Y., March 9, 1878—‘‘Greenwood ” xi., 3, 47—Common at Peotone, lll.; breeds—D. H. Eaton. xii., 8, 146—Arrived at Lake City, Minn.. March 8, 1879—S. B. D.(illey). xii., 11, 216—Notiecd at Salein, Mass., April 14, 1879—R. L. Newcomb. xii., 20, 386— Still around at Plymouth, Mass., Dec. 10, 1852—F. C. Browne. Sturnella magna neglecta. Western Meadow Lark. ii., 9, 184—Speaks of their notes in Russell Co., Kansas, as being so different from the Kastern species—F. 8. B(enson). ii., 22, 341—Found in Russell Co., Kansas; feed only on insects in the spring—F. 8. B(enson). iv., 17, 260—Found in Nevada—Rev. H. Chase. viii., 18, 192—Arrives on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, April 13, and remains until Oct. 14; very numerous ; lreeds—Chas. E, McChesney. viii., 19. 300—Occa- sional specimens, met with in Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A Stock- well). xii., 17, 826—Common near Como, Wyoming—S. W. Willis- ton. Sturnus vulgaris. European Starling. viii., 19, 8307—Remarks about their having been set at liberty in Central Park, New York. ix., 25, 470— , Asks whether they would be a good bird to introduce in Texas—N. A. T.; to which the Editors reply, but so as not to commit them- selves. x., 5, 76—Account of their habits—W. Rhodes. x., 9, 155— Account of this species—R O'C. x., 12, 216—Concerning their song —T. M. B.(@ewer). x., 17, 3. 9—More about them as noticed in the South of England. x., 20, 879—Account of their habits and favoring their introduction into this country—‘‘ Norman.” Sula bassana. Gannet. i., 26, 404—Sometimes seen off the coast of New England in winter—F. B. viii., 7, 96—Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. xii., 11, 214—-Arrived as early as April 1, 1879, at Gaspe, on the Gulf of St. Lawrence—Editors. Summer Redbird. See Pyranga estiva. Summer Warbler. See Dendreca eastiva. Suinmer Yellow Legs. See Totanus flavipes. Surf Duck, See @demia perspicitiata. Surnia ulula hudsonica. Hawk Owl. iii., 4, 583—Found in Newfound- land, but less common in winter than in summer—M. Harvey. _ viii., 8, 1183—Exceedingly rare winter visitor at Webster, N. H.; have seen only two in four years—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 15, 224—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell), xii., 13, 245—Not uncom- mon throughout the year in Nov. Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Swainson’s Hawk. Sce Buteo scainsoni. Swallows. In general. ii., 1, 3—OurPet Swallows—Accountof some that came on board a vessel in the Mediterranean, but died after being on board several days. ii., 8, 123—A pair of swallows having had their nest destroyed, enlisted all the Swallows in the colony to build another, which they did in one day, and the next morning an egg had been laid ; asking if this isnot more than instinct ? v., 11, 163—Extract from the ‘Cornhill Magazine,” entitled ‘‘ Ornithology as a Recreation,” in which mention is made of the old belicf as to the winter quarters of Swallows. x., 20 379—Account of Swallows attacking a man and hurting him severly. x., 26, 508—‘* The Hibernation of Swallows,” extract from ‘‘ Nature.” xi., 1, 2—An albino Swallow (species not named) killed at Newark, N. J.—W. B. Garrabout. Swallow. Bank, See Cotyle r‘paria. Swallow. Barn, See Hirundo herreorum. Swallow. Chimney, See Chutura pelasgia. Swallow. Cliff, See Petrochelidon lunifrens. Swallow. Rough-winged, See Stelg‘dopterye serripennis. Swallow. Violet-green. See Zachy-'nc'a thalassina. 146 FOREST AND STREAM, Swallow. White-beliied, ‘Bee Tachycineta bicolor. Swallow-tailed Flycatcher. See Milvoulus forficatus, Swallow-tailed Kite. See Vauclerus furcatus, Swamp Sparrow. See Melospiza palustris. Swan. Trumpeter, See Cygnus buccinator. Swan. Whist ing, See Cygnus americanus, Swift. Chimney, See Chatura pelasgia. Syrnium lapponicum cinereum. Great Gray Owl. iii, 22,349—One sh near Quebec, Canada, about December, 1874. vi., 22, 354—Reside: but not common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; one set of eggs taken in Marc 1871—A. B. Covert. viii., 15, 224—Found in Michigan ; .rare in t! lower peninsular—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). Syrnium nebulosum. Barred Owl. ii., 11, 162—Numerous in the Lal Okeechobee region, .Fla.—Fred. A. Ober. iii., 4, 53—Common : Newfoundland—M. Harvey. iv., 24, 374—Short account of this sp ‘cies; it sometimes hunts in the daytime—J. H. Batty. vi., 4, 52- Resident all the year near New Haven, Conn; common atall times- ‘‘Speculator” (Robt. T. Morris). vi., 10, 148—Common winter ar summrat Fort Wayne, Ind—G. Aug. Smith. vi., 11, 163—Observed. Trenton, N. J., in March, 1876—C. C. Abbott. vi., 12, 18.—Rath common in winter at Danvers, Mass.—Arthur F. Gray. vi., 22, 3: Resident and common at Ann Arbor, Mich., breeding from the last: March to the middle of April—A B. Covert. vii , 21, 825—Commc resident in Yates Co., N. Y.; breeds—J. B. Gilbert. viii., ‘7, 96- Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Brown viii., 8, 13—Common resident at Webster, N. H.; probably breeds.- Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 15, 224—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 9, 165—Breed commonly at Chatham, 1 J., every season—Harold Herrick. xii., 18, 245—Common througho the year in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 20,386—One sh at Plymouth, Mass., Nov. 22, 1852—F. C. Browne. Tachycineta bicolor, White-bellied Swallow. i., 26, 404—Arrives last February in New England—F. B. ii., 11, 162—Numerous in 1) Lake Okeechobee region, Florida—Fred. A. Ober. ii, 12, 179 Found on Grand Menan Island—J. H Batty. iii., 18, 196—Four thoughout the summer in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. v., 17, 260. Found to be abundant throughout the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Gri nell in 1874—Ernest Ingersoll, vi., 9, 182—Arrive in Mass. betwe: April 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 11, 163—Common at Ann Arbc Mich.; arrives by April 5, breeds about May, 25 and returns Sou middle of September—A. B. Covert. vi., 14,215—Arrived at We Farms, N. Y., April 25, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 15, 283. First noticed at Riverdale, N. Y., April 14, 1876—E. P. Bickne vi., 17, 266—Arrived at Newport, RK. L, May 6 to 8; nesting May : —J.§. Howland. vi., 21, 888+-Noticed at Springfield, Mass., b tween May 20 and 25, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 22, 354—Arrived ' Hollis, N. H., May 25, 1875; May 15, 1876, W. H Fox. vi., 24, 3! ——Large flocks arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., May 13, 1876—E. P. Bic nel. vi., 26, 418--Noticed at Salem, Mass., April 11, 1876--R. . Newcomb. vii. 1, 4—Arrived at Nicasio, (al., April 2, 1876—C. . Allen. vii., 7, 99—Notes a queer albino of this species—R. L. Nev comb. vii., 12, 180—Abundant summer resident in Central Ne York—H. G. Fowler. viii., 8, 88—Abundant summer resident Webster, N. H.; arrives sometimes as early as April 8, when t] ‘snow is still on the ground—Chas. F. Goodhue. _ vili., 6, 82--Rema all winter at Jacksonville, Fla.—Geo. A. Boardman. viii., 7, 96 Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in. 1852--F. C. Brown viii, 17, 261--Found in Michigan--“ Archer” (G. A. Stockwel : BIRD NOTS. 147 viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau.) x., 5, 76—Dates of arrival in spring at Framingham, Mass., for 25 years —F., ©. Browne. x., 19, 859--Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., March 25, 1878--‘‘ Ptarmigan.” xii., 6, 105--Very common in Nova Scotia; first swallow to arrive in spring—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 9, 165-— Breed at Chatham, N. J, building in old Woodpeckers’ holes in stubs Harold Herrick. xii., 20, 385--Noticed at Plymouth, Mass, Oct. 3, 1852--late for them; still around Oct. 8, 1852—F. C. Browne. Tachycineta thalassina, Violet-green Swallow. xii., 17, 825--Very abundantin the mountains of Southern Wyoming—G. B. Grinnell. Tallagaila lathami, Of Australia. ii., 7, 108—Some very interesting ob- servations on their breeding in the Paris Acclimatization Gardens, when it was found the female does not sit on her eggs, but covers them with substances that by decomposition produce heat ; the chick does not chip the egg, but bursts it asunder and can take care of itself at once. Tanager. Louisiana, See Pyranga ludoviciana. Tanager. Scarlet, See Pyranga rubra. Tantalus loculator. Wood Ibis. vi., 24, 887—A specimen shot near Troy, N. Y., June 24, 1876—Frederic §. Webster. vii., 21, 825—A speci- men taken in New Hampshire and now-in the possession of Jr. Pal- mer, of Ipswich, Mass.—‘‘Teal” (R.L. Newcomb). ix., 17, 827—“‘A visit to a nesting-place of the Wood Ibis” in Florida, to which Edi- ; tors add a foot-note—W. K. Lente. ix., 26, 488—Furtherremarks on this species—W. K. Lente. Tattler. Solitary, See Totanus solitarius. Teal. Blue-winged, See Querquedula discors. Teal. Cinnamon, Sce Quergquedula cyanoptera, Teal, Green-winged, See Querquedula carolinensis. Telmatodytes palustris, Long-billed Marsh Wren. vi., 7, 99—Common near Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives May 20; breeds June 20; departs Sept. 1—A. B. Covert. vi., 12, 180—Summer resident in Central ‘New York ; breeds—H. G. Fowler. viii , 17, 261—Found in Michi- gan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii, 17, 268—Found near Wash- ington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). x., 12, 215—Breed at Astoria, L. L, on the salt marshes—Franklin Benner. xii., 16, 307—Not uncommon on the marshes near Como, Wyoming, April 28, 1878—S W. Willis- ton. Tennecsee Warbler. See Helminthophaga peregrina. Tern, Arctic, See Sterna macroura. Tern. Common, See Sterna hirundo. Bern. Forster’s, See Sterna forsteri. Tern. Least, See Sterna superciliaris. Tern. Roseate, Sce Sterna paradisea. Tern. Short-tailed. See Hydrochelidon fissipes, Tern. Sooty, See Sterna fuliginosa. Tern. Wilson’s, See Sterna hirundo. Tern. Wreathed, Sce Sterna vittata. Tetrao canadensis. Spruce Grouse. i., 17%, 269—Common in spruce and cedar swamps in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick—A. B. Lamber- -ton. i., 19, 289—Showing the. climatic variation constituting Var. . Sranklini of the Rocky Mouutains—Robert Ridgway. ii., 1, 2— Found at Humboldt Bay, Cal.—‘‘ Monmouth” (Aug. E. Egbert) ; probably Var. franklini—H. B. B. ii., 15, 232—Rare in Newfound- land—Alex. Murray. iii., 18, 196—A rare visitor to Newfoundland— M. Harvey. iii., 25, 894—-Common in the Provinces of Ontario and A 148 FOREST AND STREAM. Quebec, Canada—E. Dentatus. v., 10. 150—Found in the Northern part of Minn.—Edward Hope. v., 18, 276—Noting a case of bold- ness displayed by one at Moosehead Lake, Me.—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. New- comb). vi., 15, 2383—Tolerably common on Rogue Island, English- man’s Bay, Me.—Gilbert Longfellow. viii., 16, 241—Found in the Upper Peninsular of Michigan and in the pine lands of the Lower Pen- insular as far south as the Sauble—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 2, 18—Account of a combat between a male of this species and a game cock, in which the former proved the victor—J. N. xi., 7, 181—Con- cerning their drumming—‘‘ Penobscot” (D. 5S. Libbey). xii., 7, 126 —Noticed in the Province of Quebec, Canada, during a trip there the past winter (1878-9)—Everett Smith. xii., 13, 245—Common, breed- ing in the recesses of the spruce woods of Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Tetrao obscurus. Dusky Grouse; Blue Grouse. i., 8, 85—Specimens of adult and young taken in Colorado among the Rocky Mountains by J. H. Batty. i., 10, 147—Found in Colorado—H. A. C. i., 19, 289 —Showing complete grading into the Western forms, Var. richard- soni of the Rocky Mountains and Var. ful-ginosa of the Pacific Coast —Robt. Ridgway. ii., 15, 230—Long account of this species, as ob- served by a sportsman—‘‘ Veteran” (Byron Read). v., 17, 260— Geo. Bird Grinnell found this bird very rare in the Black Hills in 1874—Ernest Ingersoll. vii., 18, 196—Occurs sparingly through the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming—W. lL. Carpenter. vii., 26, 404— Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming Aug. 1, 1875—A. G. Brackett. xii., 19, 8365—Extremely abundant in the mountains near Como, Wyo- ming, and breeding; in September they are delicious eating, from feeding on a small spécies of red whortleberry—Geo. Bird Grinnell. Tetrao obscurus richardsoni. vii., 18, 196—Is abundant in the pine tim— ber in the elevated regions in the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming—W. L. C. (arpenter. Texas Orchard Oriole. See [cterus spurius affinis. Texas Quail. See Ortyx virginianus texanus. Thrush. Alice’s, See Turdus swainsoni alicio. Thrush. Brown, Sce Harporhynchus rufus. Thrush. Golden-crowned, See Siurus auricapillus. Thrush. Hermit, See Turdus pallast. Thrush. Large-billed Water, See Siurus motacilla. Thrush. Olive-backed, See Turdus swainsoni. Thrush. Red-vented, See Harporhynchus crissalis. Thrush. Short-billed Water, See Sturus nevius. Thrush. Townsen-’s Flycatching, See Myiadestes townsendi. Thrush. Wilson’s, See Turdus fuscescens, Thrush. Wood, See Turdus mustelinus. Thryothorus bewickii. Bewick’s Wren. v., 26, 404—Bred at Nicasio, Cal., with five other species in the tree—Mrs. C. A. Allen. vi., 9, 182 —TIiave noticed them for several years at Trenton, N. J.—C. C. Ab- bott. vi., 26, 418—Arrived at Lebanon, IIl., April 11, 1876—Wnm. L. Jones. viii., 17, 261—Extremely rare in Michigan; one specimen taken at Niles, Mich.—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). Thryothorus ludovicianus. Carolina Wren; Mocking Wren. iv., 23, 358 —Fouand at Petroleum, W. Va., in the spring—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 7, 99—Accidental visitor at Ann Arbor, Mich.; one taken June 4, 1872—A. B. Covert. vi., 23, 370—Incubating at Gainesville, Texas, April 26, 1876--G. H. Ragsdale. viii., 17, 261—Found in Michigan —‘‘Archer”(G, A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 268—Resident near Wash- ‘ _ jngton, D. C., but more abundant in summer—(R. F. Boiseau), weasel. oe BIRD NOTES. 149 Titlark, See Anthus ludovicianus. Titmouse. Black-capped, See Parus atricapillus. Titmouse. Carolina, Sce Parus atricrpiilus carolinensis. Yitmouse. Hudsonian, See Parus hudsonicus. , Titmouse. Long-tailed, See Purus atricapillus septentrionalis. Titmouse. Mountain, See Parus montanus. Titmouse. Tufted, See Lophophanes bicolor. Totanus chioropus. Greenshanks. iii, 5, 71—Answer to W. A. J., Swampscott, Mass., quotes Coues—‘' There is no reason to suppose that the bird is anything more than a straggler to this country.” Totanus flavipes. Summer Yellow Legs. i., 18, 204—Very common in Florida—Kditors. ii., 11, 163—Very abundant on the Kissimmiee, Lake Okeechobee rigion, Fla.—Fred. A. Ober. ii., 25, 394—Arrived from the North July 20 at Cape May, N. J. ii, 26, 410—Arrived back at Salem, Mass., Aug. 1, 1874—R. L. Newcomb. iii., 18, 196 — Arrives in Newfoundland in May and departs in October—M. Harvey. . iii., 22, 340 -Common in winter and spring in Eastern Florida—Kdi- tors. iv., 24, 880—A large flight at Atlantic City, N. J., about July 20, 1875. iv., 24, 381—Immense flight at Barnegat Bay, N. J., July 18, 1875—‘‘ Mortimer.” v., 8, 42—Large flight at Salem, Mass., Aug. 28, 1875—“ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). v., 3, 42—Abundant at Beach: Haven, N. J., Aug. 23, 1875—E. v., 4, 52—Abundant at Good Ground, Long Island, Aug. 24, 1875. v., 14, 219—Plenty at Fort Scott, Kansas, Oct. 30, 1875. vi., 9, 182—Arrive in Mass. in spring between April 10 and 20--J. A. Allen. vi., 23, 876—First of the flight arrived at Newport, R. I., July 10, 1876—‘‘ Shot.” vi., 25, 402 —Common at Ann Arbor, Mich., in April and October—A. B. Co- vert. vi., 26, 418—Observed at Salem, Mass., May 7, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vii., 4, 52—Abundant in the fall migrations in Central New York—H. G: Fowler. vii., 4, 59—Noticed at Salem, Mass., Aug. 21, %6—R. L. Newcomb. vii., 5, 68—Known locally by the New Jersey gunners as ‘‘ Yellow Legs” —W. Holberton. vii., 8, 116 -——Abundant during the migrations in Conn.—Robt. T. Morris. _ vii., 14, 212—Called ‘Small Cucu” by the gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass. —F. C. Browne. vii., 25, 889—Found in Southeastern Wyoming, April 25, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C Browne. viii., 15, 225 -- Is found on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from July 13 to Oct. 28—Chas. E. McChesney. viii.. 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C —(R_ F. Boiseau). viii., 22, 861—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 2, 84—-Common at Salem, Mass., Aug. 6, 1»77—‘‘Teal” (R. L. New-- comb). x , 19, 359—Arrived at Lebanon, IIl., March 29, 1878—‘‘ Ptar- migan.” xii., 10, 185—First observed Aug. 7, 1852, at Plymouth, Mass.+F. C. Browne. xii., 20, 885—One specimen taken at Lake Como, Wyoming, May 5—S. W. Williston : Totanus melanoleucus. Winter Yellow Legs. i., 4, 60—Note on the hab- its, by Editors. i, 18, 204—Very common in Florida—Kditors. ii., 26, 41.—A few at Salem, Mass., Aug. 1, 1874—R. L. Newcomb. iii., 22, 340—-Common in winter and spring in Eastern Florida—Editors. iv., 12, 184—One seen at Salem, Mass., April 25, 1875—R. L. New- comb. iv., 24, 381—Large flight at Barnegat Bay, N. J., July 18, 1875—‘‘ Mortimer.” v., 11, 171—A few still remain at Forked River, Ocean Co., N. J.—F. v., 12, 187—Plenty the past two days at Co- hasset, Mass., Oct. 25, 1875—S. K.(neeland), Jr. v., 16, 252—One shot the middle of November, 1875, at Salem, Mass.—‘‘Teal” (R. L Newcomb). vi., 18, 29U—A flock still remain at Salem, Mass., June 4, 1876—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vi., 25, 402 -Common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrive middle of April; a few undoubtedly nest here, as specimens have been taken from April to October, when they all 150 FOREST AND STREAM leave —A. B. Covert. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., May 5, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vii., 4, 52-—-Common in the spring and au- tumn migrations in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 4, 59— Noticed at Salem, Mass., Aug. 21, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vii., 5, 68 —Known locally by the New Jersey gunners as ‘‘ Yelper ’—W. Hol- berton. vii., 8, 116—Not very common in Conn. during the migra- _ tions—Robt. T. Morris. vii., 14, 212—Called ‘‘ Large Cucu” by the ‘gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass.—F. C. Browne. vii., 25, 389— Found in Southeastern Wyoming April 20, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington,-D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 22, 361—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 2, 34—Common at Salem. Mass., Aug. 6, 1877—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. New- comb. x., 19, 359—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., March 29, 1878—‘ Ptar- migan.” xii, 10, 185—First seen in the spring migrations at Ply- mouth, Mass., May 3, 1852—F. C. Browne. _xii., 20, 885—-One taken. on Lake Como, Wyoming, May 2—S8. W. Williston. xii., 20, 885— Still about at Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 4, 1852—F. C. Browne. Totanus semipalmatus. Willet. i., 18, 204—Very common in Florida— Editors. ii., 1, 2—Found at Humboldt Bay, Cal.—‘‘ Monmouth ” (Aug. K. Egbert). iii., 22, 340—Common spring and winter in East- ern Florida—Editors. iv., 21, 8832—Flying south off Carman House, Forked River, N. J., June 27, 1875—E. H. F._ iv., 24, 881—Abun- dant at Barneget Bay, N. J., July 18, 1875—‘‘ Mortimer.” v., 3, 42— Abundant at Seaville N. J., Aug. 238, 1875—*‘Setter.” v., 8, 42— Abundant at Beach Haven, N. J., Aug. 238, 1875—E. v., 4, 52— Abundant at Good Ground, L. I, Aug. 24, 1875. vi., 9, 1832—Arrive in Mass. between April 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 25, 402—Rare at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives by the last of April; breeds about May 25 ; all gone South by the middle of October— A. B. Covert. vii., 5, 68— Known to the gunners on the New Jersey coast by their name, ‘“Willet”"—W. Holberton, vii., 8, 116—Rather common during the migrations in Conn.—Robt. T. Morris. vii , 8, 122—Common at Nor- folk, Va., Sept. 23, 1876—W. H. 8. vii., 15, 280—Not very common in Central New York; found only during the niigrationns—H. G. Fow- ler. viii., 15, 225—Is found on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, in considerable numbers from April 29 to Sept. 18; breed—Chas. FE. McChesney. viii., 17, 263—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 22, 361—Found in Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). ix., 6, 111—Breed abundantly on Chincoteague Island, Va.—(R. F. Boiseau). ix., 8, 144—They breed asfar North as Hali- fax, N. §., and also all through the interior of the country—Thos. M. Brewer. xii., 20, 885—First taken on Lake Como, Wyoming, May 2; afterward common for two weeks—S W. Williston Totanus solitarius. Solitary Tattler; Solitary Sandpiper. vi., 9, 182— Arrives in Mass. between April 10 and 20—J. A.‘Allen. vi., 15, 239° —Common at Salem, Mass., May 7, 1876—‘: Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vi., 24, 886—Arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., May %, 1876—E. P. Bick- aell. vi., 25, 402—Very rare at Ann Arbor, Mich.; one pair, with their eggs, taken near a stagnant pool, near deep woods, May 19, 1870 —A. B. Covert. vi., 26, 418—Observed at Salem, Mass., May 7, 1876 —R. L. Newcomb. _ vii., 21, 825—Common in the spring flight in Yates Co., N. Y.—J. B. Gilbert. vii., 25, 389—Taken in Southeast- ern Wyoming, April 25, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 10, 146—Com- mon summer resident at Webster, N H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau.) viii., 22, 361—Found in Michigari—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell), x., 19, 359—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., April 5, 1878—‘‘ Ptarmigan.” Towhee. Arctic, See Pépilo maculatus arcticus. : vapnaded CRU. BIRD NOTES. 181 Towhee. Brown, See Pipilo fuscus. Towhce. White-eyed, See Pipilo erythrophthalmus allent. Towhee Bunting. See Pipilo erythrophthalmus.: Townsend’s Flycatching Thrush, See Ayiadestes townsendt. Traill’s Flycatcher. See Hmpidonaz tratilit. Tree Sparrow. Sce Spizella monticola. Tringa alpina americana, Red-backed Sandpiper; American Dunlin. vii., 8, 116—‘ ery common during the migrations in Conn.—Robt. T. Morris. vii , 14, 212—Called ‘‘ Stile” by the gunners in Plymouth. Bay, Mass —F. C. Browne. vii., 16, 245—Correcting the above name and stating that it should have been printed ‘“Stib”—F. C. Browne. viii., 7, 96 —Noticed near Plym«uth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii, 22, 861—Found in Michigan—‘ Archer? (G. A. Stockwell). xil., 20, 885—First one seen at Plymouth, Mass, Sept. 17, 1852; by Sept. 30 the full nunibers arrived—F. ©. Browne. xii., 20, 386— Still around Dec. 10, 1852—F. C. Browne. ; Tringa baird\i, Baird’s Sandpiper. v., 19, 292—Several specimens taken in Minn.; not viven in Dr. Hatch’s 1874 list—Thos. S.Roberts. viii., 15,. 225—Arrives on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, April 28 and re- mains until June 13, after which none are to be seen; quite numer- ous—Chas. E. McChesney. ix., 8, 152—Found in Nebraska—‘‘ Yo.” -X., 18, 2835—Specimens taken at Rockaway, L. J.—two in September, 1872; one Aug. 26, 1873; one'Sept. 20, 1874—N. T Lawrence xii., 20, 385--Rather common on Lake Como, Wyoming, early in Septem- ber—Geo. Bird Grinnell. . ' Pringa bonapartei. Bonaparte’s Sandpiper. i., 4, 59—Short account of habits by Editors. iii., 18, 196—Very common in Newfoundland— M. Harvey. vi., 7, 91—A specimen taken at Salem, Mass., in the fall of 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vii., 14, 212—Called ‘‘ White-tailed Stile” by the gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass.—F. C. Browne. vii., 16, 245 Correcting the above name an'l stating that it should have been printed ‘‘ White-tailed Stib.” viii, 7, 96—Noticed near Ply- mouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 15, 225—Is found in considerable numbers on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from May 5 to June 13—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 22, 861—Found in Michi- gan—‘‘ Archer” (G@. A. Stockwell). xii, 10, 185—Small numbers seen Sept. 7, 1852, at Plymouth, Mass.—F. C. Browne. xii., 20, 885 —Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 4, 1852—F. C. Browne. Tringa canutus, Red-breasted Sandpiper; Robin Snipe; Knot. ii., 26, 410 - Common at Salem, Mass., July 14, 1874—R. L. Newcomb. iv., 1%, 268—Arrived on the Barnstable (Mass ) marshes May 24, 1875. iv., 24, 381—Large flights at Barnegat Inlet, N. J., July 13, 1875— ‘‘Mortimer.” v., 8, 42—Abundant at Beach Haven, N. J., Aug. 23, 1875—E. v., 7, 100—Extract from a letter to the ‘‘ London Times,” stating that a few nests of this species had been found as far south as - the Hudson’s Bay Territory —Frederick Swabey. vi., 25, 402—Rare migrant at Ann Arbor, Mich., arriving about May 10 and soon passes North to breed—A. B. Covert.. vii.,4, 59—Observed at Salem, Mass., Aug. 21, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vii , 5, 68—Called Robin Snipe by th gunners on the New Jersey shore—W. Holberton. vii., 8, 116— Not common during the migrations in Conn.; breeds (?) —Robt. T. Morris (undoubtedly an error that they breed—H. B. B.). vii., 14, 212--The gunners in Plymouth Bay, Mass., call the adult ‘‘ Red- breast.” and the young ‘‘ Gray-back””—F. C. Browne. vii., 21, 8325— Rare in Yates Co., N. Y.; two specimens taken Oct. 15, 1874—J. B. Gilbert. viit., 7, 96 —Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Beowne. viti., 22, 861—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stock- well). ix, 2, 84-Common at Salem, Mazs., Aug. 6, 1877—‘‘ Teal” 152 FOREST AND STREaM R. L. Newcomb). ix., 6, 111—Abundant on Chincoteague Island, Va.—(R. F. Boiseau). xii., 10, 185—Arrived Sept. 7, 1852, at Ply- mouth, Mass., allin the gray plumage—F. C. Browne. xii., 20, 885 ~—Noticed at Plymouth, Mass., about Oct. 4, 1852—F. C. Browne. Tringa maculata, Pectoral Sandpiper; Jack Snipe; Creaker; Meadow Snipe. i., 4 59—Account of habits by Editors. iii., 18, 196—Found in Newfoundland—M. Harvey. iv., 8, 122—Abundant st Alexan- dria, Va., March 27, 1875. _vi., 25, 402—Rather common during the migrations at Ann Arbor, Mich., arriving about the last of April and returns from the North in October—A. B. Covert. vii.,5, 6-—Known on the New Jersey coast by the local names ‘‘Creaker,” ‘‘Meadow Snipe” —W. Holberton. vii., 8, 116—Common during the migra- tions in Conn.—Robt. T. Morris. vii., 14, 212—Called ‘‘Marsh Plover” by the gunners in Plymouth, Bay, Mass.—F. C. Browne. vii., 15, 230—Not very common during the migrations only in Central _New York—H. G. Fowler. viii., %, 96—Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 15, 225—Is found on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, in considerable numbers from July 13 to Aug. 1 —Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 22, 361—Found in Michigan—‘“‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 19, 359-Arrived at Lebanon, IIl., March20, 1878—‘“‘ Ptarmigan.” _ xii., 10, 185—-Noticed Aug 14, 1852, at Ply- mouth, Mass.--F. C. Browne. xii., 20, 385--Noticed two at Ply- mouth, Mass., Oct. 4, 1852; late -F. C. Browne. 2 Tringa maritima, Purple Sandpiper; Rock Plover. i, 26,404—The only species that remains in New England in winter—F. B. ii., 12, 179— Found in the Bay of Fundy in the fall—J. H. Batty. v., 19, 299— Abundant on the islands off Sdlem, Mass, Dec. 18, 1875—‘‘Teal” —(R. L. Newcomb.) vii., 8, 116—Rathercommon migrant in Conn. — Robt. T. Morris. x , 18, 285—One taken at Rockaway, L. I., Nov. 1871—N. T. Lawrence. Tringa minutilla. Least Sandpiper; Peep; Oxeye; Bumblebee. i, 4, 60--Short note by the Editors. v., 3, 42—Abundant at Salem, Mass., Aug. 23, 1875—‘' Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). v., 3, 42—Abundant at Beach Haven, N. J., Aug. 23, 1875—E. vi., 9, 132—Arrive in Mass. between April 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 25, 402—Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich., during the migrations—first weeks in May and October—A. B. Covert. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., May 7, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vii., 4, 58—Abundant during the spring and fall migrations in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 5, 68 —Known locally on the New Jersey coast by the gunners as ‘‘ Oxeye” or ‘‘Bumblebee.” vii., 25, 389—Several found near Fort Sanders, Wyo- ming, May 6, 1875—A G Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Noticed near Ply- mouth, Mass., in 1852—F. C. Browne. viii., 15, 225—Is found on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, in spring, and undoubtedly breeds here—Chas E. McChesney. viii., 17, 268—Foun41, near Washington, D.C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 22, 861—Found in Michigan—‘“‘Archer ” G. A. Stockwell). xii., 10, 185 ~ First observed May 21, 1852, at Ply- outh, Mass.; arrived back fromthe North July 25—F. C. Browne. xii., 20, 885—One specimen taken near Lake Como, Wyoming, May -2—8. W. Williston. Tringa subarquata, Curlew Sandpiper. i., 18, 278—Specimen taken at Salem, Mass., by R. L. Newcomb. Tringoides macularius, Spotted Sandpiper. xii., 9, 1883—Breeding on “Junk of Pork Island,” Casco Bay, Maine, July 16, 1873—Franklin Benner. vi., 5, 67—Found near Kennet Square, Penn., in October, 1871—C. F. P. vi., 9, 182—Arrives in Mass. between April 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 15, 239—Common at Salem, Mass., May 7, 1876—“Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). vi., 21, 888—Noticed at Spring. BIKD NOTES. 153 field, Mass., between May 15 and 20, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 21, 338—Arrived at Lebanon, Il], March 17, 1876—Wm. L. Jones. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., April 15, 1874; May 4, 1875; April 8, 1876—W. H. Fox. vi, 24, 8x7—Notes a case of one having its foot caught in a mussel shell—R. L. Newcomb. vi., 25, 402— Very common at Ann Arbor, Mich after the first weck in April; eggs are laid by May 1 and they depart South the last of September—A. B. Covert. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., May 7, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. viii., 7, 96—Noticed near Plymouth, Mass., in 1852— F.C. Browne. viii., 15, 225—Is found in limited numbers on the’ Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, from June 21 to Sept. 8—Chas. E. Mc- Chesney. _ viii., 17, 268—Found near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). _viii., 22, 361—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xi., 8, 47—Plentiful at Peotone, Ill.; brobably breeds— D. H. Eaton. xii, 10, 185—First noticed May 21, 1852, at Ply- mouth. Mass.; young just hatched June 18--F. C. Browne. xii., 20, 385—First taken at Lake Como, Wyoming, May 2; not common un- til May 15—S. W. Williston. Trochilus colubris, Ruby-throated Hummingbird. i., 8, 119—Account of a battle between two Hummingbirds at Kingston, N. Y., in which one killed the other—Hditors. vi., 14, 215—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 11, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 20, 318— Verycom- mon visitor at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives by the middle of May ; nest is built by June 10; depart middle of September—A. B. ( overt. vi., 20, 818-—One seen at Ferrisburgh, Vt., May 28, 1876—R. E£. Robin- son. vi., 21, 338—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 15 and 20, 1»76—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 24, 386—Mal s arrived at River- dale, N. Y., May 6, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 25, 402—Commonin Central New York May to September; breeds—H.G. Fowler. ° viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. 0. Browne. _ viii., 7, 96—Common summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 267—( ommon summer resident at Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 18, 280—General ac- count of this species—Geo. Boudwin. viii., 19, 300—Found in Mich- igan—‘‘ Archer” (G A. Stockwell). viii, 21, 341—The Ottawa “ Free Press” (\ anada), of May 81, 1877, contains an account of the remarkable tameness displayed by a pair of these birds in entering a room where flowers were. x, 5, 76-—Dates of arrival in spring at Framingham, Mass., for 25 years—F. C. Browne. xii., 11, 205— Common in Nova Scotia, arriving last week in May and leaving mid- dle of Sept.—J. Matthew Jones. ; Troglodytes «don.—House Wren. ii., 11, 162—Rarely seen in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla —Fred. A. Ober. v.; 17, 260—Found breeding everywhere in the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874—Ernest Ingersoll. _v., 22, 340—Regularly raise two broods in a season near Trenton, N. J.—Chas. C. Abbott. vi., 4, 52—First arrivals at Ephrata, Penn., May 1, 1875—W. H. Spera. vi., 7, 99—Very rare near Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives May 5; raises two’ broods and de- parts Sept. 1—A. B. Covert. vi., 12, 180—Arrives in Central New York in May ; not common in summer and departs south in October —H. G. Fowler. vi., 14, 215—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., April 22, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 15, 233 —Singing at Riverdale, A N. Y., April 27, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi , 20, 318—Formerly com- mon at Ferrisburgh, Vt.; but never seen now—R. £. Robinson. vii., 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern yong a 19, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 3, 33—Summer resident at Webster. N. H.; usually rare, but more common this year (1876)—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 261—Found in Michigan ; the Wood Wren is also given as having been taken at Gross Isle, Wayne County, by Prof. Fox, but this sup- osed species is shown to be only a different form of the common ren—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 268—Found near 154 FOREST AND STREAM. Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 24, 490—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 4, 1874; May 7, 1875; April 29, 1876—Winthrop G. Stevens. x., 10, 175—Nest witheggs May 30, 1877, at Astoria, L. I —Franklin Benner. x., 19, 859—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill, April 16, 1878—‘‘ Ptarmigan.” xii., 2, 25—Numbers of them were washed up on the shores of Oneida Lake, N. Y., after a storm—J. P. Hutchins. Yroglodytes «don parkma:zni Western House Wren. v., 26, 404— ‘Breeding at Nicasio, Cal., in a tree with five other species of birds— Mrs. C. A.’Allen. vii., 1, 4—Arrived at Nicasio, Cal., April 2, 1876; commence nesting the middle, of April; are abundant here—C. A. Allen. ‘ Tramreter Swan. See “ygnus buccinator. Tryngites rufescens. Buff-breasted Sandpiper. i., 18, 278—Taken at Sa- lem, Mass., by R. L. Newcomb.’ vii., 8, 116—Not common dur:ng the migrations in Coan.—Robt. T. Morris. vii., 25, 889—Found in Southeastern Wyoming, April 21, 1875- A. G. Brackett. viii., 15, 225—Noticed on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, several times; May 22, 1876, saw a flock of about thirty and secured a specimen, and se- cured others on other occasions—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 22, 361 —Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x , 18, 285— Not uncommon at Rockaway, L. I.; have four specimens—one taken Aug. 25, 1873; one Aug., 1874, and two Sept. 13, 1875—-N. T. Law- rence. Tufted Titmouse. See Lophophanes bicolor, Turdus fuscescens, Wilson’s Thrush. ii., 11, 162—One seen in the Lake Okeechobee regivn, Florida—Fred A. Ober. v., 19, 292—Probably common in Minn.; not given in Dr. Hatch’s list—Thos. 8. Roberts. vi., 7, 99—Nvt common near Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives May 1; breeds about June 1: departs southward Sept. 10—A. B Covert. vi., 12, 180—Arrives in Central New York first week in May; remains during the summer, but is not common; departs first week in Sept.— .G. Fowler. .i., 21, 838—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 10 and 15, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 24, 886—Nests with eggs at Riverdale, N. Y., May 30, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. viii., 3, 33—Not common at Websier, N. H; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. vili., 16, 241—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 267—Rare during the migrations near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). Turdus migratorius. Robin. i., 25, 895—A number seen near West Phil- adelphia, Penn., Jan. 23, 1874. i., 26, 404—Usually arrives in New England last of February and first of March, but can be found in every month; the last of January siwa large floek—F. B. ii., 2, 22— “Ornis” has two partly albinos; Mr.Geo A. Boardman also has spe- cimens of albinos of this species. ii., 2, 22—A partly-white. Robin, also a black one, recorded by J. G. Davis, Utica, N. Y. ii, 4, 58— Large flocks passing over Long Island. northward, March 5, 1874. ii, 8, 123—An albino shot near Nicasio, Cal; states that the Robin does not breed there, but only spends the winter—‘‘Pioneer.” ii, 11, 167 —Arrived April 7, 1874, at Lake City, Minn.; late season. ii., 12, 179—Found on Grand Menan, Island—J. H. Batty. ii., 18, 198—An’ albino, almost pure white, mated to one of normal plumage, had a nest and eggs in New Haven, Conn; whether they hatched the eggs or not was not known, as the writer left before it was time for the appear- ance of young. ii., 13, 198—One shot at Oneida, N. Y., with a white head and part of neck white. ii., 15, 2832—Migrates to Newfound- land—Alex. Murray. iii., 13, 196—Common in Newfoundland ; ar- rives in April—M. Harvey. iii., 23, 853—Common in Newfoundland in 1822; departs in Sept.—W. E. McCormack. iv., 7, 101—Several seen around Perth Amboy, N. J., first week in March, 1875—K. iv., BIRD NOTES. 155 9, 184—Several around Salem, Mass., March 31, 1875—R. L. New- comb. iv., 11,174—Common at Canaan, Conn., April 4, 1875— ‘“‘Piscator” (Dr. M. Goldsmith). iv., 17, 260—Found in Nevada— Rev. H. Chase. iv., 28, 858—Found at Petroleum, W. Va., in spring —Ernest Ingersoll. v., 2, 20—‘‘ Robins as Depredators,” complain- ing of their destroying cherries, apples, pears, gtapes and strawber- ries. v., 17, 260—Found to be common throughout the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874—Ernest Ingersoll. v., 18, 276—Ac- count of their habits with us in winter—E. B. Tobin. v., 19, 291— General account of its nesting habits. v., 19, 292- Knows by actual observation that they rear two broods—C. 8. W. v., 21, 323—Notes several cases of albinism; one pure white, excepting the red breast— W. Russell Robinson. v., 22,840—Regul rly raise two broods near Trenton, N. J.—Chas. C. Abbott.’ v., 23, 356—One seen at Port- land, Me., Dec. 16, 1875—“E §.” v., 25, 888—Have been seen at. Niagara Falls all winter up to Jan. 11, 1876. vi., 4, 52—Noting an albino specimen that bred for five successive seasons in a yard at Three Rivers, Mich —A. B. Covert. vi., 4, 52—Resident near New Haven, Conn; common in summer and not rare in winter—‘‘ Speculator” (Robt. T. Morris). vi., 4, 52—Arrived Feb. 3, 1875; large flocks Feb. 17, 1875, at Ephrata, Penn.—W. H. Spera. vi., 6, 84—Arrived in Mass. between March 1 and 10—J. A. Allen. vi., 6, 84—Usually common in winter near Wenonah, N. J., but none observed this sea- son (1875-6)—Milton P. Pierce. vi, 7, 99—Abundant at Ann Arbor, . Mich.; arrives March 15, rears two broods and departs Sept. 1—A. B. Covert. vi., 7, 99—Found at Salem, Mass., March 28, 1876-—R. L. Newcomb. vi., 7, 99—Found all the year near Yonkers, N. Y.—W. ¥F. H. Getty. vi., 7, 99—First spring arrivals at Waterville, N. Y., March 10, 1876 —Harry W. Candee. vi., 7, 100—Does not arrive at Montpelier, Vt., before April 1—W. A. Briggs. vi., 8, 115—Ob- served at Washington, D. C., March 5, 1876—G. Brown Goode. vi., 9, 182—Notes an albino specimen taken at Rome, Mich.—A. B. Co- vert. vi., 9, 182—They pair in Mass. between April 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 9, 18383—Seen several times at Riverdale-on-Hudson dur- ing the winter of 1874-5; have only noticed one'the past winter * (1875-6), though unusually open—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 10, 148—Saw a flock moving North March 5, 1876, at Riverdale-on-Hudson—E. P. Bicknell. _vi., 10, 148—Seen at Glen’s Falls, N. Y., second week in March, 1876—A. N. Cheney. vi., 10, 148—First seen at Niagara Falls March 8, 1876—‘. S.-R. vi. 11, 1683—Observed at Leesburg, Va., March 27, 1876—E. Ingersoll (authority). vi.,.11, 163—Usually abundant in February at Trenton, N. J.—C. C. Abbott. vi., 11, 164 —First ones of the season observed March 6, 1876, at Esopus-on-Hud- son—John Burroughs. vi., 11, 164—A few made their appearance April 1, 1876, at Lake City, Minn.—D. ©. Estes. vi., 12, 180— Abundant from April to November in Central New York; only a few winter—H. G. Fowler. vi., 12, 180—First seen at Higganum, Conn., March 17, 1876—Chas. O. Gladwin. vi., 12, 180—An albino shot at St. Louis, Mo., April 8, 1876; pure white excepting its red breast—C. Jeff Clark. vi., 12, 180—Secured an albino at Baldwinsville, N. Y.—S.M Dun- bar. vi., 12, 180—Arrived at Farmington, N. H., April 4, 1876—8. 8. Parker. vi., 12, 181-Abundant in summer at Danvers, Mass; a few remain in winter—Arthur F. Gray. vi., 12, 181—A few seen at Boonsboro, Md., Feb. 12, 1876, and not again until March 5, 1876— W. B. Wheeler. _vi., 15, 233—Commenced building April 14, 1876, at Riverdale, N. Y.; nearly completed april 30, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 15, 233—First arrival at Montpelier, Vt., March 31, 1876—W. A. Briggs. vi, 15, 233—Common at Peotone, Il; nesting April 30, 1876—D. H. Eaton. vi., 17, 266—Common at Newport, R. I., April 12, 1876; nesting May 20—J. 8S. Howland, vi., 17, 266—Common 156 FOREST AND STREAM at Gainesville, Texas, March 17, 1876 ; still plentiful April 10, 1876—~ G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 17, 266—Arrived at Lake City, Minn., April1. 1876—D ©. Estes. vi., 19, 300—One killed at Salem, Mass., by-fly, ing against telegraph wires—R. L. Newcomb. vi., 19, 301—Noticed- at Meacham Lake, N. Y., April 20 to 22, 1877-—A. R Fuller. vi, 19, 301— \ccount of a pair building a nest at Peotone, Iil.—D. H. Eaton. vi., 20, 318—Arrived at Ferrisburgh, Vt., March 30, 1876— R. E. Robinson. vi., 21, 887—‘‘A Plea for the Robin ”—Robt. T. Morris. vi., 21, 3838—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 1 and 10, 1876—-Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., Mareh 8, 1874; April 2, 1875; March 7, 1876—W. H. Fox. vi., 22, 355—-Notes a case of one without toes—T. D. Ingersoll. vi., 22, 355—Noting several strange nesting places—Arthur F. Gray. vi., 24, 886—Nest with two eggs at Riverdale, N. Y , May 12, 1876 -E. P. Bicknell. vi., 26, 417—Singing at Salem, Mass., March 30, 1876— R. L. Newcomb. vi., 26, 418—Large flscks just arrived from the . South at Lebanon, Ill., April 1, 187s—Wm. L. Jones. vii., 1, 4— Have found eggs of the Cowbird in this species’ nest—E. Ingersoll. vii., 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming May 22, 1876—A. G. Brackett. viii. 2, 23—Commen at Dunnville, Wis., all through the winter of 1876-7—H. E. K. viii., 3, 883—Common summer resi- dent at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 7, 96— Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass.—F. C. Browne. viii., 11, 160—An albino spécimen taken at Rahway, N J.—‘‘ Shelton.” viii., 12, 176—Arrives in small numbers about April 24 on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, but the region does not seem suited for a summer residence ; they return in large numbers about Sept. 28 and depart south about Oct. 28—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 14, 208— Arrived at Hornellsvitle, N. Y., March 19, 1877—‘‘Steuben.” viii., 16, 241— Occasionally winters in Michigan as far North as Saginaw Bay— ‘*Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). vili., 17, 267—Permanent resident near Washington, D. C.—(R F. Boiseau.) ix., 5, 86—Has a melan- istic specimen as black as a Grackle—Geo. A. Boardman. ix., 5, 86 —An albino Robin at Hatfield, Mass., August 25, 1877—Frank H.. Merton. ix., 10, 185-—Arrived at Ferrisburgh, Vt., March 22, 1877; young leave the nest May 23—R. ix., 19, 866—Partly albino specimens taken at Portland, Conn.—J. H. Sage. ix., 19, 866—Pure white spe- cimens except the head, which is pale slate color, shot by the Edi- tors. ix., 22, 415—Noticed at Watertown, Wis.. Dec. 22, 1877—S. S. W. ix., 26, 489—One nested on the ground in Danvers, Mass.— Arthur F. Gray. x.. 4. 55—Found at Oneida. N Y.. Jan. 26, 1878— 8. E. B. x., 4, 55—Noticed Jan 18, 1878, on Long Island--‘ Ob- server.” x., 5, 76—Dates of arrival in spring at Framingham, Mass., for 25 years—F. C. Browne. x, 6, 95—Frequently winter at St. John, N.'B.—H. G. x., 6, 95—Noticed at Warner, N. H.; Feb. 28, 1878—M. C. H.(arriman). x., 6, 99—Noticed at Dover, N. H., March 11, 1878—G. A. W. x., 6, 99—Abundant at Lakeville, Conn., March 8, 1878—W. H. W.(illiams). x., 6, 99—Noticed at New Ut- recht, N. Y., March 4, 1878--J. H. B.(atty). x., 6, 99—Noticed at Peotone, Ill., March 2, 18783—T. U. x, 6, 99—Noticed at Janes- ville, Wis., March 3, 1878—R. V.(alentine). x., 7, 118—Account of anest being found on the ground—F. E. L. Beal. x., 7, 118—Ar- rived at Avondale, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1878—Chas. J. Henri. x., 7, 125— Noticed at Greenwood Lake, N. Y., March 5, 1878—‘‘Greenwood.” x., 9, 155—Shot at Salem, Mass., March 8, 1870—‘‘ Teal” (R. L. Newcomb). x., 9, 156—Noticed in ‘ entral Park, N. Y. City, March 17, 1878—E. C. M. x., 12, 215—S‘nging at Ferrisburg, Vt, March 23, 1878—‘‘ Awahsoose” (R. E. Robinson). x., 14, 255—An albino . Robin shot at Carlisle, Penn.—Geo. D. Keller. x., 16, 297— Arrived at North Adams, Mass., March 8, 1878—‘‘ Young Naturalist.” x., 17, 319—Have young several days old at Peotone, Ill., April 29, 1878 BIRD NOTE®*. 167 —D. H. Eaton. x., 17, 319—Winter near Boston—H. D. Minot. x., . 17,319—Five pure white specimens seen Hornellsville, N. Y.—' ‘* John” (J. Otis Fellows). x., 26, 503—Noticed at Elmira, N. Y., Feb. 28, 1878; commenced building April 9, 1878—E. B. Gleason. xi., 8, 47—Very abundant at Peotone, IIl.; breeds; raises two broods —D. H. Eaton. xi., 25, 502—A nest found flat on top of a beam un- der a bridge—Gco. Lawrence Nicholas. xii., 2, 25—Large numbers washed up on the shores of Oneida Lake, N. Y., after a severe storm —J. P. Hutchins. xii.,4,65—Very common in Nova Scotia from April to October ; a few remain all winter; breed in May—J. Mat- thew Jones. xii., 7, 126—Noticed at Buffalo, N. Y., March 10, 1879— “Uncas.” xii., 8, 146—Arrived at Hudson, Ohio, March 5, 1879; arrived Feb. 2, 1878; Feb. 20, 1877—‘‘ Buckeye.” xii. 8, 146——Ar- rived at Hornellsville, N. Y., Feb. 26, 1879—J. Otis Fellows. xii., 9, 165—A. few winter at Stanley, N. J.—Geo. Shephard Page xii., 12, 232—Large numbers around Dover, N. H., April 14, 1879—G. A. W. xii, 12, 233—A few have arrived, Canton, N. Y., April14, 1879. xii., 16, 307—Not common ; first seen May 2, 1878, at Como, Wy.— 8. W. Williston. xii., 16, 307—Abuthdant in the fall at Como, Wy.— G. B. Grinnell. xii., 19, 365—Account of a partial albino female that would imitate the Whippoorwill, which he shot at Lakeville, Mass.— E. F. Staples. xii., 20, 8386—Still around at Plymouth, Mass., Dec. 10, 1852—F. C. Browne. Turdus mustelinus. Wood Thrush. v., 21, 323—General account of the ‘species by the Editors. vi. 7, 99—Common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives May 1 to 10; departs Sept. 1—A. B. Covert. vi., 12, 180— Arrives last week in April in Central New York; not a comnron sum- mer resident ; departs first week in October—H. G. Fowler. vi., 14, 215—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 10, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 17, 266—Noticed at Lake City, Minn., April 14, 1876— D. C. Estes. vi., 21, 388—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 10 and 15, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 24, 886—Arrived at Riv- erdale, N. Y¥., May 5, 1876; building May 16—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 26, 418—Arrived at Lebanon, IIl., April 10, 1876—Wm. L. Jones. vii., 1, 4—Have found eggs of the Cowbird in this species’ nest.—E. Ingersoll. viii., 11, 160—Found in Central New York, usually on the hills—J. P. Hutchins. viii. 16, 241—Found in Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii, 17, 267—Found near Washington, D. C., in the migrations—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 24, 400—Arrived at West ‘Farms, N. Y., May 8, 1874; May 10, 1875; May 6, 1876—Winthrop G. Stevens. x., 10, 174—Building at Astoria, L. I., ay 20, 1877— Franklin Benner. x., 19, 359—Arrived at Lebanon, IIl., April 20, ’ 1878—‘‘ Ptarmigan.” xii., 4, 66—Rather rare on the coast of Nova Scotia, but met with occasionally in the interior—J. Matthew Jones. xii., 11, 205—Corroborates the above statement on the authority of Mr. Upton, of Steiviache—J. Matthew Jones. Turdus pallasi. Hermit Thrush. ii., 12, 179—Found on Grand Menan Island—J. H. Batty. v., 28, 8356—General account of this species by the Editors. vi., 7, 99—Rare summer visitor to Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives May 10 to 15; one nest found June 1; Common during Octo- ber migrations—A. B. Covert. vi., 9, 1832—Arrive in Mass. between April 10 and 20—J. A. Allen. vi., 9, 183—One noticed at Riverdale- on-Hudson Feb. 28, 1875, and again March 28, 1875; Apri’ 11, 1875, the regular migration took place; has never seen them later than the third week in Nov.—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 15, 2383—Several noticed at Riverdale, N. Y¥., April 14, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 19, 301—Sing- ing at Meacham Lake, N. Y., April 24, 1876—A. R. Fuller. vi., 21, 338—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 15 and 20, 1876— —Fred. H. Keyes. vii., 12, 180—Abundant spring and autumn mi- grant in Central New York; arrives first week in April and returning from the North first week in Oct.—H. G., Fowler. viii., 3, 33—One 158 ‘FOREST AND STREAM of the most common Thrushes at Webster, N. H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 16, 241—Found in Michigan—‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 267—Common during the migrations at Wash- ' ington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). x., 4, 55—An albino speciinen shot at Stamford, Conn., by W. H. Sanford. x., 6, 95--Observed at St. John, N. B., Jan. 11, 1878 (mild winter)—H.G. x., 10, 178—Ar- rived at Warner, N. H., between March 20 and April 1, 1878--M. C. H.(arriman). xii., 4, 65 -Very common in Nova Scotia; usually ar- rive last week of April—J. Matthew Jones. Turdus swainsoni, Olive-backed Thrush. ii., 12, 179—Found on Grand Menan Island—J. H. Batty. iv., 23, 358—Found at Petroleum, W. Va., in spring—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 12, 180—Arrives in Central New York second week in May, remains a few days and all pass north to breed; returns last of Sept.—H. G. Fowler. vi., 22 855—Ob- served feeding on maggots in a dead hoyse—A. K. Fisher. vi., 24, , 886—Abundant at Riverdale, N. Y., May 11, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. viii., 3, 883—Quite rare at Webster, N. H.; have taken but one nest —Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 16, 241—Found in Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 267—Found during the migrations at Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). x., 19, 359—Arrived at Leba- non, Ill., April 20, 1878—‘‘ Ptarmigan.” xii., 4, 66—Not commonin Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Tardus swainsoni alicie. Alice’s Thrush. viii., 16, 241—Found in Mich- ' igan—‘* Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 17, 267—Found near Washington, D. C., in the migrations—(R. F. Boiseau). Turkey. Water, See Plotus anhinga. Turkey. Wild, See Meleagris gallopavo americana. Turkey Vulture. See Cathartes aura. Turnstone, See Strepsilas interpres. ‘ Tyrannus eorolinensis. King Bird. iii, 4, 583—Visit Newfoundland in sumumer.—!. Harvey. vi., 14, 215—Arrived at West Farms, N: Y., May 10, 1875—Winthrop G. Stevens. vi., 15, 2833—Do not arrive at Montpelier, Vt.,before the middle of May—-W. A. Briggs. vi., 19, 301— First arrival at Meacham Lake, N. Y., May 10, 1876—A. R. Fuller. vi., 24. 318 —A common visitor to Ann Arbor, Mich; arrives about April 20; the nest is built by June 10; departs middle of Sept.—A.. B. Covert. vi., 21, 8338—Nest with eggs taken June 1, 1876, at Peo- tone, Ill.—D. H. Eaton., vi., 21, 83838—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 1 and 10, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H , May 11, 1874; May 10, 1875; May 3, 1876—W. H. Fox. vi. 23, 370—Nesting at Gainesville, Texas, May 25, 1876—G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 24, 3886—Arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., May 7, 1876 ; —E. P. Bicknell. vi., 25, 402—Abundant summer resident in Cen- tral New York after May 1; breeds, and migrates in Sept.—H. G. Fowler. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., May 11, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vii., 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming May 19, 1875- A. G. Brackett. viii., 7, 96—Noticed on Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., in 1852—F. ©. Browne. viii., 7. 96—Common summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds; saw a pair rob a pair of Least Flycatchers of their nest to build their own with—Chas F Goodhue. _viii., 18, 192—Arrives on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, May 16 and departs Sept. 9; is very numerous; breeds—Chas. E. McChesney. viii., 15, 224—Speaks of a very large migration— ‘‘Guyon” (Col. Rawlings Young). viii., 17, 267—Breed abundantly at Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 19, 8300—Found in Michigan ‘‘ Archer ”"—(G. A. Stockwell). ix., 1, 5—Claims they do more benefit to the farmer than they do harm—(E. Z. C. Judson). ix., 10, 186—They are insatiable devourers of Becs—‘‘ Country Gentle. _man.” x., 5, 76—Dates of arrival in spring at Framingham, Mass., for aot BIRD NOTES. » 169 95 years—F. C. Browne. x., 19, 8359—Arrived at Lebanon, Ill., April 28, 1878—‘‘ Ptarmigan.” xi., 347—Very abundant at Peotone, Il; breeds; raises two broods—D. H. Eaton. xii., 11, 205—Rare on the coast of Nova Scotia, but very common inland—J. Matthew Jones. xii, 17, 826—Observed May 27, 1878, near Como, Wyoming; not un- common afterward—S8. W. Williston. Tyrannus dominicens's. Gray Kingbird. ii., 24, 373—A specimen captured at Pelaniet, Long Island, which the Editors pronounce to be this spe- cies—Lditors. : 7 Tyrannus verticalis, Arkansas Flycatcher. v., 17, 260—Observed near _ the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874—Ernest Ingersoll. vii., 1, 4—Arrived at Nicasio, Cal., April 12, 1876; common here and breeds; nest by May 20—C. A. Allen. | vii., 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming July 31, 1875--A. G. Brackett. viii, 18, 192--Is found in considerable numbers on the Coteau des Prairies, | Dakota, from May 22 until Sept. 9; breeds—Chas. E. McChesney. xii., 19, 865--Several seen near Como, Wyoming, breeding—Geo. Bird Grinnell. Upland Plover. See Actiturus bartramius. Uria grylle. Black Guillemot. ii., 12, 179—Breed on the rocky shores of Grand Menan and the neighboring islands—J. H. Batty. v., 21, 323 —Refers to Dr. Coues’ article in the ‘‘ American Naturalist” for May, ~ 1868, recording a melanistic specimen of this bird—Editors. Utamanirtord:. Razor-billed Auk. ii., 12, 179—Breeds on the Yellow *‘erle ledges near Grand Veran—J. H. Batty. x., 13, 285— “Ir. Robt. Lawrence has a female shot at Centre Moriches, Long Island, March 5, 1878—N. T. Lawrence. : Valley Quail. See Lophortyx californicus. Velvet Seoter. See Hdemia fusca velvetina. Violet-creen Swallow. See Tuchyctneta thalassina. Virginia Rail. See Rallus virg! ianus. Vireo yi, Bell's Vireo. _xii., 17, 525—Quite abundant late in August, 1878, near Cowo—G. B. Grinnell. Vireo flavifrons. Yellow-throated Vireo. iii., 18, 197—Arrives in New- foundland in June and is tolerably common—M. Harvey. vi., 11, 163 —Not common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives May 15; breeds about June 10 and departs middle of Sept.—A. B. Covert. vi.. 22, 354— Arrived at Hollis, N. H.. May 8, 1876—W_H. Fox. vi. 24, 886— Arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., “ay 7, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vii., 12, 180—Common summer resident in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. viii., 8, 34—Rather common summer resident at Webster, N. H.; preeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii.; 11. 160—Taken in May in Central New York—J. P. Hutchins. viii , 17, 268—Abundant near Washing- ton, D. C.—(R F Boiseau). viii, 18, 281—Found in Michigan— “Archer” ~(G. A. Stockwell). Vireo gilvus. Warbling Vireo. iv., 23. 858—Found at Petrolum, W. Va., in spring—Ernest Ingersoll. vi, 11, 163—-Commonest of the genus at Ano Arbor, Mich.; arrives about May 1; seldom found in forests, but prefers vicinitv of larm-houses; breeds June 1; leaves for the South about Sept. 1— \. B Covert. vi., 17, 266—Arrived at New- port, R. I., May 14 to 19, 1876—J. 8 Howland. vi., 18, 284—Sum- mer resident in Central New York; breeds; arrives the second aveek jn May—H. G. Fowler. vi, 24, 386—Arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., May 7, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vii., 1, 4—Have f und eggs of the Cow Bird in nests of this species—H. G. Fowler. viii., 8, 34——Com- mon summer resident at Webster, N. H.; breeds; their song is so aear like that of.the Purple Finch that it is hard to tell them apart— Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 268—Common summer resident near 160, FOREST AND STREAM Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—‘* Archer” (G._A. Stockwell). xi.. 3, 47—Quite common at Peotone, Ill.; breeds—D. H. Eaton. xii, 6, 105—Not uncommon in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Vireo gilvus swainsoni. Western Warbling Vireo.. v., 17, 260—A single specimen taken in the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874— —FEmest Ingersoll. vii, 1, 4—Arrived at Nicasio, Cal., March 28, 1876; few breed here—C. A. Allen. Vireo noveboracensis. White-eyed Vireo. ii., 11, 162—Common in the cypress belts in the Lake Okeechobee region, Fla.—t!*red. A. Ober. v., 18, 195—One flew in at the window of the Tribune Building, N. Y. City, at night, during Oct., 1875—Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 11, 163 —Common at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives first half of May; breeds by June 1; departs for the South Oct. 1—A. B. Covert. vi., 18, 197 —A peculiar nest of this species taken at Trenton, N. J.—C. OC. Ab- bott. vi., 17, 266—Observed at Gainesville, Texas, March 27, 1876— G. H. Ragsdale. vi, 18, 284—Summer resident in Central New York, but not plenty—H. G. Fowler. vi., 24, 3886—Arrived at Riv- erdale, N. Y., May 7, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vii., 1, 4—Have found ezgs of the Cow Bird in this species’ nest--Ernest Ingersoll. viii., 8, 84—May occur at Websier, N. H’, but hace never seen it—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17, 268—Found : near Washington, D. C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—*‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 10, 175—Building May 30, 1877, at. Astoria, L. L— Franklin Benner. . xij., 6, 105—Not uncommon in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones, Vireo olivaceus. Red-eyed Vireo. ii, 22, 841—Found in Russell County, Kansas; feeds only on insects in spring—F. 8. Bcenson)._ vi.,‘11, 163 —Common visitor to Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives by May 15; breeds about June 10 and departs by Sept. 10—A. B. Covert. vi, 21, 338—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., between May 15 and 20, 1876— Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 22, 854—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., Muay 8, 1876—W. H. Fox. vi., 24, 886—Arrived at Riverdale, N. Y., May 15, 1876—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at Salem, Mass., May 7, 1876—R. L. Newcomb. vii. 1,.4 Has found eggs of the Cow Bird in nests of this species—H. G. Fowler. vii., 1, 4—Once *found five Cow Bird’s ecgs in one nest of this species—E. Ingersoll. vii., 7, 99—Found a White-footed Mouse in possession of an old nest of this species—Spencer Trotter. vii., 12, 180—Abundant in sum- mer in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. viii., 3, 34—-Common summer resident at Webster, N H.; breeds—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 17; 268—Found near Washington, D. C , from April to Sept.— (R. F. Boiseau). viii., 18, 281—Found in Michigan—‘“‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). x., 12, 215-—-Breed at Astoria, L. I.-—Franklin Benner. xii., 6, 105—Common in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Vireo philadelphi.us. Brotherly-love Vireo, vii., 18, 276—Common at Ann Arbor, Mich., during the migrations; one nest taken June 2, 1873— A. B. Covert. viii, 18° 281—Very abundant in the southwestern part of Michigan—‘‘Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii., 2, 25—Taken near Philadelphia, Penn.—Spencer Trotter. Vireo solitarius, Solitary Vireo; Blue-headed Vireo. vi., 11, 1683—Very rare at Ann Arbor, Mich.; nest and female taken July 4, 1873—A. B. Covert. iv., 14, 215—Arrived at West Farms, N. Y., May 5, 1875— e Winthrop G. Stevens. iv., 15, 233—One noticed at Riverdale, N. Y., April 22, 1876; it arrives in the spring earlier and departs later than any other Vireo—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 21, 338—Noticed at Spring- field, Mass., between May 10 and 15, 1876—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 22, 354—Arrived at Hollis, N. H., May 8, 1875; April 29, 1876—W. H. Fox. vii., 1, 4—Have found eggs of the Cow Bird in nests of this species—H. G. Fowler. vii., 12, 180—Not an uncommon migrant in 4 BIRD NOTES. oo 161 Central New York, passing through the first week in May—H. G.., Fowler. viii., 8, 34—Ncarly as common as the Red-eye at Webster, N. H.; first of the family to arrive in the spring; breeds, nesting on low trees and bushes—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., .17, 268—Rare sum- - mer resident at Washington, D..C.—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 18, 281— Found occasionally in April or May in Michigan—‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). viii., 24, 400— Arrived at West. Farms, N. Y., May 1, 1874; May 5, 1°75; May 2, 1876—Winthrop G. Stevens, xii., 6,105 Rare in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. Vireo solitarius e>ssini, Cassin’s Vireo. vii., 1,4—Arrived at Nicasio, Cal., April 5, 1876, but was not common—C. A. Allen. Vireo solitarius plumbeus, Plumbeous Vireo. v., 17, 260—Found abun- dant throughout the Black Hills by Geo. Bird Grinnell in 1874— Ernest Ingersoll. Vireo. Vireo. Vireo. Vireo. Vireo. Vireo. Vireo. Vireo. Vireo, Vireo. Vireo, Bell’s, See Vireo bellit. Blue-headed, See Vireo solitarius. Brotherly-love, See Vireo philadelphicus. Cassin’s, See Vireo solitarius cassini. Plumbeous, See Vireo solitarius plumbeus. Red-eyed, See Vireo olivaceus, Solitary, See Vireo solitarius. Warbling, See Vireo gilous. Western Warbling, See Vireo giluus swainsont, White-eyed, See Vireo novedoracensis. Yellow-throated, See Vireo flawifrons. . Vuiture, Black, See Cathartes atratus. Vulture. California, See Cathartes californianus. Vulture. Turkey, See Cathartes aura. Warbizr. Audubon’s, See Dendreca audubonit. Wart c:. Bay-breasted, See Dendreca castanea, Warbler. Blackburnian, See Dendreca blackburnia, Warbler. Black and Yellow, See Dendreca maculosa. Warbler. Black-poll, See Dendreca striata, “Warbl:r. Black-throated Blue, See Dendraca carulescens. Warbler. Black-throated Green, See Dendraca virens. Warbler. Blue, . See Dendreca c@rulea, Warbler. Blue Yellow-backed, See Parula americana. Warbler. Blue-winged Yellow, See Helminthophaga pinus. Warbler. Canada Flycatching, See Myiodioctes canadensis, Warbler. Cape May, See Dendreca tigrina. Warbler. Chestnut-sided, See Dendraca pennsylvanica. Warbler. Connecticut, See Oporornis agilis. Warbler. Warbler. Golden-winged, See Helminthophaga chrysoptera. Warbler. Hooded, See Myiodioctes mitratus. : Warbler. Kentucky, See Oporornis formosua, Warbler. Kirtland’s, See Dendreca kirtlandi. Warbler. Lawrence’s, See Helminthophaga lawrencet, Warbler. Macgillivray’s, See Geothlypis macgillivrayt. Warbler. Mourning, See Geothlypis philadelphia. Warblr. Nashville, See Helminthophaga rusicapilia, ee? GE ae a \ Green Black-capped Flyeatching, See Myiodioctes pusilius. 162 FOREST AND STREAM Warbler. Orange-crowned, ‘See Helminthophaga celata. Warber. Pine-creeping, See Dendreca pinus. Warbler. Prairie, See Dendraca discolor. Warbler. Prothonotary, See Protonotaria citrea. Warbler. Summer, See Dendraca wstiva. Warbler. Tennessee, See Helminthophags peregrina. Warbler. Worm-eating, See Helmitherus vermivorus. Warbler. Yellow, See Dendreca wstiva: Warb‘er, Yellow-crowned, See Dendreca coronata. Warbler. Yellow Red-poll, See Dendreca palmarum. Warbler. Yellow-rump, See Dendreca coronata. Warbler, Yellow-throated, See Dendraca dominica. Warbling Vireo. See Vireo gilous. Water Quzel. See Cinclus mexicanua. Water Thrush. See Sturus navius. Water Turkey. See Plotus anhinga. Waxwing. Bohemian, See Ampelis garruius. Western Field Lark. See Sturnells magna neglecta, Western Grass Finch. See Pooecetes gramineus confinis. Western Grebe. See Podiceps occidentalis, Western House Wren. See Troglodytes adon parkmanni, Western Night Hawk. See Chordeiles virginianus henryt. Western Warbling Vireo. See Vireo gilvus swainsoni. Western Wood Pewee. Sce Contopus virens richa) dsoni. ‘Western Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. See Hmpidonaz flaviventris difficitis. None Yellow-winged Sparrow. See Coturniculus passerinus perpalli. ' U8. Wheat-Ear. See Saxicola ananthe. Whippoorwill. See Antrostomus vociferus, Whistler. See Bucephala clangula. Whistling Swan. See Cygnus americanus. White Ibis. See Ldis alba. White lelican. See Pelecanus trachyrhynchus. White-bellied Nuthatch. See Sitta carolinensis, White-bellied Swallow. See Tachycineta bicolor. White-crowned Sparrow. See Zonoctrichia leucophrys. White-eyed Towhee. See Pipilo erythrophthalmus allent. White-eyed Vireo. See Vireo noveboracensis, White-fronted Goose. See Anser aldifrons gambeli. White-rumped Shrike. See Lanius ludovicianus excubitorotdes, White-tailed Hawk. See Luteo albicaudatus, White-tailed Kite. See Hianus leucurus, White-tailed Plarmigan. See Lagopus lewcurus. White-throated Sparrow. See Zonot: ichia albicoltis, White-winged Blackbird. See Calamospiza bicolor. White-winged Crossbill. See Lowia leucoptera. . White-winged Dove. See Melopeleta leucoptera. : Whooping Crane. See Grus americanus. Widgeon, fee Mareca americana, — BIRD NOTES. 163 Widgeon. Furopean, See Mareca penelope. Wild Goose See Lr ata canadensis. Wild Pigeon. See H-topistes migratorius. Wild Turkey. See. Icleagris gallopavo americana, Willet. See Totanus semipalmatus. Willow Ptarmigan, See Lagopus albus. Wilson’s Petrel. See Oceanites oceanica. Wilson’s Phalarope. See Steganopus wilsont. Wilson’s Plover. Sce gialites wilsonius, Wilson’s Snipe. See Gallinago wilsont. Wilson’s Tern. See Sterna hirundo. Wilson’s Thrush. See Turdus fuscescens. Winter Wren. See Anorthura troglodytes hyemalis. Winter Yellow Legs. See Totanus melanoleuous, Wood Duck. See Azz sponsa. Wood Ibis., See Tantalus loculator. Wood Pewee. See Contcpus virens. Wood Thrush, See Turdus mustelinus. Woodcock. See Philohela minor. Woodcock. European, See Scolopax rusticola. Wocdhouse’s Jay. See Aphelocoma jloridina woodhouset. Woodpecker. Banded- three-toed, See Picoides americanus. Woodpecker. Black-backed, See Preoides arcticus. Woodpeck r. California. See Melunerpes formicivorus. Woodpecker. Downy, See Picus pubescens. Woodpecker. Gairdner’s, Sce Picus pubescens gairdneri. Woodpecker. Golden-winged, Sce Colaptes auratus. Woodpecker. Hairy, See Picus villosus. Woodpecker. Ivory-billed, See Campephilus principaiis, Woodpecker. Lewis’, Sce Asyndesmus torquatus. Woodpecker. Nuchal, See Sphyrapicus varius nuchalis, Woodpecker. YPileated, See Hylotomus pi-eatus. Woodpecker. Red-bellied, See Centurus carolinus, Woodpecker Red-cockaded, See Picus borealis. Woodpecker. Red-headed, See Melanerpes erythrocephalus, Woodpecker, Red-shafted, See Colaptes mexicanus. Woodpecker. Yellow-bellied, See Sphyrapicus varius. Wreathed Tern. Sce Sterna vittata. Wren. Bewick’s, See Thryothorus bewickit. Wren. Carolina, See Thryothorus ludovicianus. Wren. House, See Zroglodytes adon. Wren. Long-billed Marsh, See Telmatodytes palustris. Wren. Mocking, See Thryothorus ludovicianus. Wren. Rock, See Salpinctes obsoletus, Wren. Short-billed Marsh, See Cistothorus stellaris. . Wren. Western House, See T'roglodytes adon parkmann, Wren. \. inter, See Anorthura troglodytes hyemalis. mnhocea ales icterocephalus, ‘Yellow-headed Blackbird. ii., 22, 841 ; Found i in Russell County, Kansas ; feeds on insects and seeds i in Sata ea fe MEST Sg 164 FOREST AND STREAM spring—F. S. B (enson). vii., 26, 404—Noticed in Southeastern Wy- oming Sept. 13,.1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 18, 192—Arrives on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota, April 20 and remains until Sept. 28; ar-. rives later and departs earlier than the other Blackbirds; is found in large numbers and breeds—Chas. E. McChesney, , viii, 19, 300—Rare in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (G. A. Stockwell). xii, 17, 326—First seen May 26, 1878; afterwards abundant; breed; Como, Wy.—S. F Williston. xii., 17, 829—A specimen shot in a flock of Blackbirds at " Remington, Wis., by J. J. er Yellow Legs. Summer, See Totanus flavipes. Yellow Legs. Winter, See Totanus melanoleucus. Yellow Rail. See Porzana noveboracensis. Yellow Warbler. See Dendraca estiva: ; Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. See Empidonaw fluviventris, Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. See Sphyrapcus varius. Yellow-billed Cuckoo. See Oocoyzus americanus. Yellow-breasted Chat. Sve Icteria virens, Yellow-crowned Warbler. See Dendraca coronata. Yellow-headed Blackbird. See Xanthocephalus tcterocephalus, Yellow Red-poll Warbler. See Dendraca palmarum. Yellow-rump Warbler. See Dendraca coronata. Yellow-throated Vireo. See Vireo flavifrons. Yellow-throated Warbler. See Dendraca dominica. Yellow-winged Sparrow. See Coturniculus passerinus. Zenedura carolinensis, Carolina Dove. ii., 9, 185—Found in Texas. iv., 13, 199—Taken in Florida by G. Brown Goode. iv, 17, 260— Abundant in Nevada in the canyons—Rev. H. chase. iv., 23, 358— Found at Petroleum, W. Va., in spring—Ernest. Ingersoll. v., 2, 26 Abundant at Marlboro, N. J., Aug. 14, 1875—M. v., 10, 146—Com- mon in Ventura County, Cal.—W. M. Hinckley. v., 26, 404—A pair built in a tree at Nicasio, Cal., in which five other specieshad nests— Mrs. C. A. Allen. vi., 8, 116—Arrive in Mass. between March 20 and 31—J. A. Allen. vi., 9, 182—Between April 10 and 20 they pair in Mass.—J. A. Allen. vi., 10, 148—Common throughont the year at Fort Wayne, Ind.—G. Aug. Sith. vi., 11, 168—Observed at Lees- burg, Va., March 27, 1876—E. Ingersoll (authority). vi., 11, 168—A pair seen near Trenton, N. J., March 18, 1876, and seen since twice in March—C. (. Abbott. vi., 17, 266—A pair seen at Lake City, Minn., April 9, 1876 ; do not usually appear before the last of the month—D. C. Estes.« vi., 21, 337-—Eggs with embryos taken May 21, 1876, at Peotone, Ill.—D. H. Eaton. vi., 21, 8383—Arrived at Lebanon, Ii, March 380, 1876-—Wm. L. Jones. vi., 23, 870—Laying at Gainesville, Texas, April 28, 1876——G. H. Ragsdale. vi., 24, 391—.\bundant at New Haven, Conn, July 14, 1876—R. T. M.(orris). vi., 25, 402— Common resident at Ann Arbor, Mich.; eggs laid by May 5—A..B. Covert. vii., 1. 4—Arrived at Nicasio, Cal., April 15, 1876; soon commenced to breed—C. A. Allen. — vii., 3, 36—Summer resident in Central New York; breeds, but never common—H. G. Fowler. vii f 4, 59—Common at Leesbure, Va., Aug. 25, 1876—T. W. vii., 8,116 —Very common summer resident in Conn.; breeds—Robt. T. Morris. - vii., 11, 164—One shot at Machias, Me., Oct. 9, 1876; itis very rare here—‘‘ Roamer” (Everett Smith). vii,, 26,404—Noticed in Southeast ern Wyoming May 21, 1875—A. G. Brackett. viii., 8, 1183—May oc- cur at Webster, N. H., but have never met with it yet—Chas. F. Goodhue. Vili., 15, 224—Is found in considerable numbers on the Coteau des Prairies, Dakota; arrive May 17; departs Sept. 30—Chas. E. McChesney. viil., 16, 241—Found in Michigan—‘‘ Archer” (Q, - Zonot: ee ae BIRD NOTES. 165 A. Stockwell). x., 19, 859—-A nest with one egg found on the ground April 5, 1878, at Lebanon, Ill.—‘‘ Ptarmigan.” xi., 3, 47—Very com- mon at Peotone, Il.; raises several broods—D. H. Waton. xii., 6, 106 One caught at East Stroudsburg, Penn., Feb. 18, 1878, owing to its being numbed by the cold—S. A. R. xii., 18, 245—Not uncommon in September and October in Nova Scotia—J. Matthew Jones. xii, 19, 365 ~ First observed May 25, 1878; common; Como, Wy.—>. W. Williston. xii., 20, 894—Noticed at Lake Harney, Fla, June 2, 1879—‘‘ Al. I. Gator” (J. Francis LeBaron). richia albicollis, White-throated Sprrrow. v., 18, 195—Two flew into the window of the Tribune Building, New York City, at night during Oct., 1875—Ernest Ingersoll. v., 18,'276-An account of their habits in winter—E. B. Tobiny vi., 9, 1883—A number remained throughout the entire winter of 1874-5 at Riverdale-on-Hudson—E. P. Bicknell. vi., 11, 1638--A number observed at Trenton, N. J., March 9, 1875, and all the remainder of the month—C. C. Abbott. vi., 14, 214—Common in the migrations at Ann Arbor, Mich.; arrives about May 1, remains ten days and then passes North; returns in Sept.—A. B. Covert. vi. 15, 283—Abunda t at Riverdale, N. Y., April 29, 1876; a few have remained here all winter—E. P. Bick- nell. vi., 15, 2833—First one heard at Montpelier, Vt., April 80, 1876 —W. A. Briggs. vi., 2i, 8388—Noticed at Springfield, Mass., May 1 to 10, 1876—Fred. II Keyes. - vi , 22, 854—Arrived at Hollis, N. H.,, April 23, 1876—W. H. Fox. vi., 26, 418—Noticed at. Salem, Mass., May 13, 1576—R. L. Newcomb. _vi., 26, 418—Several seen at Leba- non Ill, April 10, 1876—Wwm. L. Jones. vii., 12, 180—An abundant spring and autumn migrant in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. viii., 4, 49—Common migrant at Webster, N. H.; a large number spend the summer on Kearsarge Mountain and rear their young— Chas. F.Goodhue. vili.. 17, 268—Abundant spring and fall migrant at Washington, D. C., andafew winter—(R. F. Boiseau). viii., 18, 281 Found in Michigan—‘ Archer ” (G. A. Stockwell). xi., 8, 47—Seen only in spring at Peotone, Ill—D. H. Eaton. xii., 2, 25—Found in the scrub oaks on the shores of Oneida Lake, N. Y.—J. P. Hutchins. xii., 6, 106—Very common in Nova Scotia; arrive first week in May —J. Matthew Jones. Zonotrichia Ieucophrys. White-crowned Sparrow. ii., 22, 341—Found in Russell County, Kansas: feeds on insects and sceds in spring—F S B.(enson). vi., 14, 214—Common in the migrations at Ann Arbor, Mich.; sometimes remain and breed, a nest having been taken May * 22, 1871—A. B. Covert. vi., 21, 8333—Noticed at Sprinefield, Mass., between May 10 and 15—Fred. H. Keyes. vi., 24, 386—Noticed at Riverdale, N. Y., May 2, 1876—K. P. Bicknell. vii., 12, 180— Abundant spring and autumn mizraut in Central New York—H. G. Fowler. vii., 26, 414—Noticed in Southeastern Wyoming May 22, 1876—A. G. Brackett. viii:, 4, 49 --Common spring and autumn mi- grant at Webster, N. H.—Chas. F. Goodhue. viii., 18, 281—Found in .Michigan—‘‘ Archer ” (G, A. Stockwell). Zonotr.chia lencophrys gambeli, Gambell’s Sparrow. xii., 17, 325—First seen May 2, 1874; afterward abundant; Como, Wyoming—S. W. Williston. xii., 17, 825—Abundant in August, 1878, in neighboring mountains to Como, Wy.—G. B. Grinnell. Zonotrichia querula. Harris’ Sparrow. v., 19, 292—May 9, 1874, several seen and two shot near Minneapolis, Minn.; May 16, 1874,. shot the last specimen that has been seen—Thos. 8. Roberts. vi., 17, 266— Collected a female Feb. 15, 1876, at Gainesville, Texas—G. H. Rags- dale. vii., 11, 164—Common at Minneapolis, Minn., first week in Ocf., 1876—Thos. S. Roberts viii, 3, 833—Noticed at Gainesville, Texas, in Feb., 1877—-G. H. Ragsdale. ences, AUTHORS’ INDEX. Abbott, Chas. C. vi., 8, 117—The American Woodcock ; general ‘account 0: its habits, as observed near Trenton, N. J. v., 22, 340—*‘ Repetitior ‘of Nesting in Birds,” giving a list of such species that he has observec raise two broods in a season in New Jersey, with notes on species thai will build new nests for the second brood. vi., 3, 36—Notes on a feu winter birds near Trenton, N. J. vi., 7, 99—vi., 8, 115—‘‘My Feb ruary Field Notes,” ‘‘ Birds ;” Notes at Trenton, N. J. vi., 9, 18% —Has noticed Bewick’s Wrens at ‘Trenton, N. J., for several years. vi., 11, 163—“‘ March Field Notes,” ‘‘ Birds,” observations at Tren ton, N. J vi., 18, 197—Sends a peculiar nest to the Editors, whict they think is that of the White-eyed Vireo. vi., 19, 300-——‘‘ Rusty. headed Fisher” is probably a local name for the female Gooseander 01 Merganser. vii., 1, 8—vii , 2, 20—‘‘ Three Months of Field Notes’ at Trenton, N. J. , ; Abbott, ‘VY L. viii., 17, 261—‘‘ A Game Bird Indeed ;” account of two Eagle: fighting. Adams, J. W. vii., 8, 116—‘‘ Wild Pigeons in Mass.; ” noting large flights. Akhurst, John. x., 11, 196—A letter in favor of the English Sparrow. Allen, € A. v.,220, 808—‘‘ Abnormal Plumage of the California Quail.’ vii., 1, 4—‘‘ Notes from California ;” spring notes at Nicasio, Cal. Allen, Mrs. Chas, A. v., 26, 404—Mentions six different species of birds tha built their nests in one tree at Nicasio, Cal. Allen, J. A. vi., 6, 84—Quoting from his notes in ‘‘ American Naturalist,’ vol. i., on spring arrivals in Mass. vi., 8, 115—‘‘Send in the Re Ports ;” asking readers of Forzst anp Stream to accept the invita “tion given and send in reports of arrivalsand movements of birds. vi. &, 116—Calendar of arrivals in Mass. March 20 to 31. vi., 9, 182- Calendar of arrivals in Mass. from April 1 to 20. vi., 9, 1883—“ Th Birds and Coming Storms ;” thinks they can generally foresee storm or waves of cold and heat. ‘© Al Fresco ”’ is Chas. J. Kenworthy. ; Appleton, G. Lyman. x., 6, 95—‘‘A Large Woodcock ;’ one shot in Geor gia weighing 8 ounces. x., 8, 185—‘‘The English Sparrows in Geor gia ;” noticed near Myrtle Grove. Bryan County, in the rice fields “ xi, 18. 360—‘‘ A Partial Albino” (probably Crow Blackbird or Boat tailed Grackle). (Audubon, Lucy B.) ‘‘Fidelis.” viii., 25, 420—Against the English Spar row. (Audubon, Rosa) ‘‘ Tanager.” viii., 25, 420—Against the English Spar TOW. - a munger we AUTHORS’ INDEX. 167 Avery, H. W. xii, 14, 265—A swan killed by flying against the telegraph wires, : A——,P.H. ii., 16, 248—Spring notes from the Adirondacks. “A Reader,” ii., 28, 858—Woodcock shooting in Connecticut. * Adderbank.” ii., 2, 22—‘‘ Grouse and Woodcock ” in Massachusetts. “ Ad Paul.” iv., 4, 58—Games notes from St. Louis, Missouri. Agate.” vi., 2, 18—Game (birds) in Western New York ; short-notes, “ Aix Sponsa.” xii., 28, 444—Food of the Mud Hen. ' “Asianus.” xii., 8, 46—Notes at Schraalenburg, N. J. §* ALT Gator ” is J. Francis Le Baron. _ Aliquis.” iv., 17, 262—The Woodcock as a song bird. : “ Ano.”? x., 12, 216—Brooding Woodcock April 7, 1878, at Painesville Ohio ; one week later the young were hatched and gone. : “‘Anser,” iv., 11, 167—Canada Goose with nineteen tail-feathers; also ene with the crown and back part of the head blotched with ite. “ Antler »’ is E. S. Stratton. “Archer ” is G. A. Stockwell. “ Arrow ” is Junius P. Leach. “ Audubon.” v., 16, 2483—‘‘ Eagles on the Susquehanna.” v., 17, 260— Snowy Owls at Harrisburg, Penn. v., 18, 276—Al]binos shot near Harrisburg, Penn. v., 25, 888—Albino Meadow Lark and Partridge killed at Harrisburg, Penn. viii., 4, 50—Domesticated Wild Geese. s Au Sauble ” is John W. Dutton. si aT Pe 25, 395—Snowy Owls and Hudsonian Titmouse at Utica, © Awahsoose ”? is R. E. Robinson. : Bailey, H. B. xi., 25, 503—At the meeting of the Linnean Society of Ne York of Dec. 28, 1878, a paper read by him on the genus Dendreca. : xii, 10, 185—Reviewing Langdon’s list of birds (see Langdon, F. W.) Bailey, Jas. 8. iv., 11, 172—‘‘ The Migration of Birds ;” general remarks. iv., 15, 230—‘‘ The Canada Goose ;” general account. v., 25, 388— Doubts the statement made in a previous number that hybrid Ducks are ever prolific. be Bai d, Spencer F. ii., 1, 5—‘‘ Hybrid Ducks ;” in his opinion most of these that are shot are a cross between the Mallard and Muscovy ; says they have frequently been described, viz., by John G. Bell as Fuligula vic. la and Mr. Gosse, one taken in Jamaica, as Anas m avima. ii., 1, 14 —Review by the Editors of ‘‘ A History of North American Birds,” by S. F. Baird, Thos. M. Brewer and Robt. Ridgway. ii., 12, 179 —Review by the Editors of Vol. III. of above. 1ii., 6, 85—Answers a description of a strange bird in the preceding number by stating it is probably Picicorvus columbianus. vi., 3, 36—Approving the invita- tion for notes from collectors. vi., 9, 1883—Asks for information con- cerning any specimens of4he Labrador Duck that may be in collec-. tions in the United States, to be used by Mr. Rowley, of England, in his memoir. Ballou, Nahum E._ iv., 12, 18%7—‘‘ Protection of Game.” Barnes, J. B. iii., 24, 372—‘‘ The Peridicide ;" general account of all the Quails inhabiting the United States and a few notes on the Migratory Quail of Europe. : Batty, J. H. i., 3, 35—Notes from Twin Lakes, Col., on a few species breeding .among the Rocky Mountains’ in Colorado, advising , taking a nest, eggs and young of the Ruby- 168 AUTIIORS® INDEX. crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula). i., 14, 214%7— How to Stuff Birds ;” giving instructions how to make birds into ‘‘skins.” i., 22, 342—Remuarks on some Hybrid Ducks described by ‘‘ Homo,” which he thinks are the result of the crossing of the male Mallard (Anas bos. chas) with the female of either the Snow Goose (Anser hyperboreus) 01 the White-fronted Goose (Amer albifrons gambeli). i., 24, 372— ‘Mounting Birds with Closed Wings ;” some hints on the art of tax- idermy. i. 25, 390—The White-tailed Ptarmigan (Lagopus leucu us), as observed by him in the Rocky Mountains. ii., 4, 58—Bald Eagles, Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls.have left the shores of Long Island and gone North March 5, 1874. ii., 5, 70—Pugnacity of the Great Black-backed Gull; that they are known to kill and devour birds—probably wounded ones. ii., 10, 149—‘‘ Eggs and Nest of the Yellow Bird ;” describing the eggs a8 unspotted and giving general account-of the nest, situation, etc. ii.,/12, 179—‘‘Grand Manan;" describing this and some of the neighboring islands and speaking ot some of the birds found breeding there. iv., 7, 101—‘‘ English Spar- rows on Long Island ;” that they drive away all our native birds, de- stroying their eggs, including the Great-crested Flycather. iv., 12, 181—Hints on Taxidermy. iv., 14, 217—Answering ‘‘A. G. A.,” advising him not to embalm birds. iv., 16, 247—Reply to “‘ Pickle” concerning differences in modes of taxidermy. iv., 19, 293—Further remarks against embalming birds. iv., 24, 374—‘tOur Hawks and Owls;” short accounts of the different species found in the Eastern United States. iv., 25,3891—‘‘ American and European Woodcock;” pointing out the differences in plumage between the two species. ‘Bcatty), J. H. x., 6, 99—Spring notés from New Utrecht, N. Y. Baylies, Chas. x., 17, 319—‘ Local Nomenclature.” Beal, ¥. F.L. x., 7, 118—‘‘Birds’ Nests in Unusual Places ;” in this case _ Robins. Beeks, J.'T. iv., 19, 293—‘‘ Game in Texas;” a few species mentioned. Bell, Robt. iv., 9. 182—‘‘ The Grasshopper Plague and the Prairie Chick- ens ;” one cause of the plague is the wholesale destruction of these birds. Brendire), C(has). iv., 21, 326—‘‘ Natural History of Oregon and Arizo- na;” short notes on a few of the game birds of Southern Arizona only. ' Bendire, Chas, vi., 2, 20—‘‘The Bohemian Waxwing;” account of their , habits, as observed at Camp Harney, Oregon. vii., 10. 148—‘‘ The Crissal Thrasher ;” describing their nests, eggs and breeding habits in Arizona. Benner, Franklin, ii., 9, 188—‘‘Our Petrels;” describing a trip to an island in Casco Bay, Maine, where Leach’s Petre] was found breeding. ii., 26, 405—Keferring to ‘‘ Pioneer’s” Article (ii., 24, 873); thinks that the species mentioned is one of our Grebes. ii., 26, 410—Notes on game birds near Minneapolis, Minn. v., 6, 83—‘‘Is the Yellow- billed Cuckoo Parasitical?” noting acase of theirlaying eggs in nestsof the Black-billed Cuckoo. vi, 17, 263—‘‘ Minnesota Rambles ;” cas- ual reference to several species. x., 10, 174—x., 12, 215—‘ Bird Notes from Long Island ;” interesting notes made at Astoria, near New York City. xi., 15, 300—‘‘ Correction ;” correcting statement that the eggs of Picoides arcticus had been taken in Lewis County, N. Y., by Mr. C. Hart Merriam ; it should have read Picoides americanus. xi, 16, 820—Account of the meeting of the Linnean Society of New York, of Oct 26, 1878, giving papers by Messrs. Merriam, Pearsail and Law- rence. (Bensshoter, M. M.) ‘‘ Tonic.” x., 11, 196—‘‘ Domesticated Wood Ducks;" they will live for years in confinement. AUTUORS' INDEX. 169° Benson), F. 8. ii., 22, 341—‘‘ What Some Birds Eat ;” observations made in Russell County, Kansas; list of birds that’ eat only insects; also list of rare species taken at this locality. ii., 9, 184—‘‘The Western Lark ” (Séurnel a neg/ecta) ; doncerning their notes. Berier, De Laguel. x, 3, 87—‘‘ A Little Auk on Shore;” one taken in a field at F rt Hamilton, Long Island, N. Y., about Jan. 11, 1878. x., 12, 216—Spring arrivals at Fort Hamilton, L. I. x., 25, 489—Red- bellied Nuthatch shot at Fort Hamilton, July 20, 1878. Bernard, W. H. _vi., 10, 148—Young Woodcock taken at Wilmington, N. C., March 21, 1876, about six weeks old. . “ Beverly, Fred.”? See Fred. A. Ober. Bicknell, E. P. vi., 9, 1883—‘‘ A. Comparison of Winter Birds” between those found at Riverdale-on-the-Hudson during the winters of 1874-5 and 1875-6. vi., 10, 148—‘‘ Early Spring on the Hudson;” notes in February and March at Riverdale-on-Hudson, N. Y. vi. 15, 233— ‘Field Notes at Riverdale” for April, 1876. vi., 24, 386—‘ The- Birds of our Suburbs ;?’ notes at Riverdale during May, 1876 xii...2, 25—Calls attention to Dr. Gregg’s record of the Labrador Duck having been taken at Elmira, N. Y. xii, 7, 126—Abstract of a paper read before the Linnean Society of New York on autumnal migration, Bishop: Nath’?] H, x., 25, 488—Notes on the ‘Illustrations in Don Juan embeye’s Birds of the Island of Cuba ;” an extended review. Bitting, Chas. xii., 11, 211—‘‘ Caring for the Birds” when the ground is covered with snow. Bcoardman), G. A. iii., 15, 230—Short note on game birds at Calais, Mainé. iii., 19, 291—Account of an Indian slaughtering a large number of ducks at anair-hole in theice. iv., 2,22—Describesthe Bald Eagle fishing for itself, in one case striking a seal (probably) and being drawn under. v., 6, 90—Concerning Grebes and Ducks at Calais, Maine. v., 18, 276—“‘ Hybrid Ducks.” vi., 1, 4—Notes the occurrence of the White Pelican in Florida vi., 5, 68—Quoting from A. Leith Adams’ ‘¢ Field and Forest Rambles ;” some of his notes on Crossbills and Pine Finches near Calais, Maine. vi., 12, 181—‘‘The Labrador Duck ;” has three specimens of this rare duck in his possession. viii., 6, 82— Woodcock breed in Florida; also short notes on a few species of birds at Jacksonville, Fla. ix, 5, 86—Has a Robin as black as a Grackle. ; Bohon, J.T. xii., 14, 266—‘‘ Domestication of Quail.” (Boies A. H.) ‘‘ Naturalist ” xi., 9, 179—In favor of the English Sparrow. (Boiseau R. F.) _ viii., 17, 267—‘‘ Our Washington Letter;” contains list of birds found near Washington; derived from *‘Coues & Prenti-s’” list. ix.,:2, 31—‘‘Our Washington Letter ;” Rail-shooting on the Potomac. | ix., 6, 111—‘‘ Our Washington Letter ;” notes on a few birds found on Chincoteague Island, on the Virginia coast. ix, 8, 151 —‘ Our Washington Letter ;” mentions game birds. ix., 16, 314— ‘‘Our Washington Letter ;” mentions game birds. Boudwin, Geo. viii, 9, 129—Habits of the Yellow Warbler near Philadel- ‘phia, Penn. viii., 11, 161—‘‘ Peregrine Falcon”. preying on Pigeons in Philadelphia. viii., 14, 208—‘‘ Green-winged Teal ;’? general ac- count. viii., 18, 280 —‘‘ The Ruby-throated Humming Bird.” _ viii., 25, 420--‘*‘ Red-headed Woodpeckers ;” general account. , Brackett, A. G. vii., 25, 389—vii., 26, 404—‘‘ The Birds of Wyoming ;” shortly annotated list of the birds of Southeastern Wyoming. viii. 1, 4—‘' A Winter Visitor at a Frontier Fort ;” account of the habits of the Hairy Woodpecker in Southeastern Wyoming in winter. Brewer, Thos. M. ii, 1, 44—Review by the Editors of ‘‘A History of North American Birds,” by Baird, Brewer and Ridgway. ii., 7, 108 170 AUTHORS’ INDEX. —Has an egg of Lagopus leucurus which resembles that of Tetrao angellus of Europe. ii., 12, 179—In conjunction with 8. F. Baird and Robt. Ridgway—‘‘ A History of North American Birds ;” review of same by the Editors. viii., 17, 261—Letter to John Galvin, City For- ester, Boston, asking certain questions about the English Sparrows be- ing a benefit, etc. (extracted from the ‘‘ Boston Transcript.”) viii., 19, 807—Statement that English Sparrows are thought a great deal of in France. ix., 8, 144—‘‘The Willet ;” states that they breed as far North as Halifax, N. §., and also in the interior. ix., 21,897—‘‘ The Nesting of the Snipe; mentions several instances of their having bred in Southern, New England and the Middle States. x., 6, 95—‘‘ Rare visitors ;” noting capture of Pyrangs ludoviciann at Lynn, Mass., Jan. 20, 1878. x., 12, 216—‘‘The European Starling ;” concerning their song. xi., 4, 65—‘‘ Bower and Gardener Birds.” xi., 13, 259—Stat- ing that the eges of Picoides arcticus had been authenticated previous to Mr. Merriam’s taking them. xii., 8, 146—A reply to Dr. Coues concerning the English Sparrow. xii., 23, 444 -Notice of his paper on the ‘‘ Nests and Eggs of the Eight North American species of Xm- ee in the proceedings of the United States National Museum, ol, IL. Brewster, Wm. vi. 1, 3—‘‘ Winter Habits of Buzzard Hawks” at Cam- bridge, Mass. vi., 7, 100—Notice of his paper on Sterna portlandica, by Ernest Ingersoll; this was published in the annals of the N. Y. Lyceum of Natural History and the author gives reasons for consider- ing it a peculiar plumage of the Arctic Tern. : Briggs, W. A. vi., 7, 100—Lists of winter and resident birds at Montpelier, Vt. vi. 15, 233—A few spring notes from Montpelier, Vt. Brown, J.S.° xii., 9, 172—‘* Quail in Pennsylvania ;” believes they mi- grate. Brown, Nathan Clifford. xii., 14, 265—Notice of his article in ‘‘Lippincott’s Magazine” for May, 1879, entitled -‘ Beach Birds.” Brown, Robert R. xii., 3, 46—Bonaparte’s Gull shot in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 26, 1878. Browne, F.C. vii., 14, 212—‘‘ Local Nomenclature ;” gunners’ names at Plymouth, Mass. vii., 16, 245—Correcting errors made by printers and explaining how some species get their local names. vii., 25, 888 —‘‘An Avian Poet of the Seventeenth Century ;” gives extract from a poem, in which mention is made of many of our birds. viii., 8, 33 —‘ Occurrence of the Black Rail in. Mass.;” one taken on Clark’s Island, Mass., in Aug. 1869 (previously recorded in ‘‘ Nuttall Bulle- tin.’—H. B. B.) vili., 7, 96—A list of birds observed on and around Clark’s Island, Plymouth, Mass., between May 1 and Dec. 25, 1852. x., 5, 76—*‘ Spring Migration of Birds ;” dates of arrival of twenty common species at Framingham, Mass., for twenty-five years. xi., 1, 2—Nesting of the Messina Quail at Framingham, Mass. (he refers to Coturn*z communis—H. B. B.). xii., 10, 185—‘‘ Migration of Birds ;” dates of arrival, etc., at Clark’s Island, near Plymouth, Mass., from’ ae 1 to Dec. 26, 1852. » xii., 10, 185—xii., 20, 8385—‘‘ Migration of irds.” ‘ Buckland, Frank. v., 1, 4—‘‘ Pinnated Grouse in England ;” respecting future shipments of eggs. Buckley, 8S. B. vi., 6, 84—Note on Gambel’s and Messina Quails in Texas. Bcyers), W. N. xi., 22, 440—Flesh of the Sage Grouse is good if the birds are drawn as soon as killed. xii., 16, 307—‘‘ The Flesh of the Sage Grouse ” ‘ Burnham, 8, E. ix., 25, 470—About Ruffed Grouse, AUTHOR® INDEX. AML Burroughs, John, v., 23, 356—Dates of arrival of the Pine Grosbeak at Esopus-on-Hudson, New-York. vi., 1, 8—Noting the unusual abund- ance of both species of Eagles on the Hudson River all winter. vi., 11, 164—“‘ Notes from the North River ;” winter birds at Esopus-on- Hudson. B—. iv., 2, 27—‘‘A Big Day Among the Geese” at Barnegat, N. J. iv., 7, 101—‘‘ Sand-Hill Uranes” at Fort Wayne, Ind. v., 10, 15v—Gun- ners’ notes fr :m New Jersey. vii., 11, 166— Gunners’ notes from Bar- negat. ix., 21, 397—Jack Snipe in Colorado. .x., 5, 76—Habits of : the Ruffed Grouse in Minnesota. ; B—, A.B. xii., 15, 294—Blue-winged Teal plenty at Quincy, Ill, May . °8, 1879; second flight of Snipe along ; females with large eggs in their ovaries. B— C.F. W. ix., 9, 166—Quail withholding their scent. B—.,C.H. viii., 8, 115—Note on the English Sparrows and Blue Birds. B—,,F. i., 11,'166—i., 26, 404—Birds of New England. B—,, G. D. iv., 16, 252—‘ The Pigeon Roost near Corning, N. Y. B—,H. ii., 12, 187—Notes on game birds at Davenport, Iowa. B—., J. De. iv., 14, 218—‘‘ The Ruffed Grouse.” : B—,, J. M. . xi., 22, 441—Has found the Prairie Chicken in Nevada (but the Editors state it is the Sharp-tailed Grouse). B——,M. A. x., 5, 76—Habits of the Ruffed Grouse in New York State. B~,S.C. y., 2, 23—An answer by the Egitors concerning the names Partridge and Pheasant. B—,S.E. x., 4, 55—Late and Early birds at Oneida, N. Y. “ Bird-Shot ”’ is Richard Conway. \ ** Bob.” vii., 18, 277—‘‘ English Sparrows in Minnesota ;” first noticed at ' Minneapolis Oct, 19, 1876. * Bobolink ”’ is E. G. Koch. Bob White ” is Geo. Woodward. 6‘ Bourgeoise.”’ viii., 25, 421—Woodcock with five young. ety ** Brown Hackle.”’ v., 23, 359—Asks Editors about the distribution of the White Pelican, to which they reply it is found in the West. “‘Buckeye.” xii., 8, 146—Spring notes from Hudson, Ohio. ‘¢ Bushwhacker ” is F. E. Phelps. “Byrne”? is D. B. Weir. Candee, Harry W. vi., 7, 99—A few spring arrivals at Waterville, N. Y. Carey, H. G. viii, 19, 307—Verdict given against the English Sparrows ; observations made at Indianapolis, Ind. C(arpenter), W. 1. vii., 13, 196—‘ Field Notes on the Natural History of the Big Horn Mountains ;” short notes on a few species. Caton, J.D. _iv., 18, 281—‘‘ A Snmmer in Norway ;” review of this work by the Editors, in which they give extended notes on the Eider Duck. ix., 11, 207—Domesticated Wild Turkeys. - Chafee, Geo. F. vi., 5, 68—Blue Birds arrived at Middletown, Conn., Feb. 6, 1876. ? Chase, Rey. H. iv., 17, 260—A list of a few of the birds of Nevada. Cheney, A. N.—vi. 10, 148—A few spring notes from Glen’s Falls, N. Y. Chubb, Jas. x., 8, 185—‘‘Early Snipe ;” unusual dates for several years that they have been found at Cleveland, Ohio. Clapp, A. F. xi., 25, 502—Migratory Quail killed at Sunbury, Penn. Clark, C. Jeff. vi., 12. 180—Noting albino Robin and Mocking Bird. 172 AUTHORS’ INDEX. Clark, M. ‘V. iii., 11, 165—Tame Partridges. iii.. 2), 809—Have received some European birds alive. iv., 23,-858—Raising Ruffed Grouse in ‘confinement. xii., 17, 826 Domesticated Ruffed Grouse ; have laid eggs and aresetting. xii, 17, 326—A backwvods zoological garden ; has the following tamed: 1 pair Wild Geese, 1 pair Wood Ducks, 1 pair Black Ducks. xii., 18, 349—Inquiry whether the Eider Duck can be raised and domesticated, which Editors think can be done. Clarke, S.C. iv., 18, 199—‘‘ Nomenclature ;” concerning changing com- mon names. 7 Clarke), S.C. iv, 19, 297 —Has frequently seen the Wvod Duck domes. ticated. vii., 18, 276—Fish Hawks and Eagles iu Florida. viii, 1, 4—Fish Hawks do take dead Fish. x., 14, 255—Notes on the hirds of Halifax Inlet, East Florida. Coe, W. W. x., 9, 156—Spring notes at East Hampton, Conn. Ccoffin), C. E. iv., 4, 55—Woodcock flying against telegraph wires. iv., ' 4,106 Snipe at Muirkirk Furnace, Maryland, March 16, 1875. Coffin, Chas. E. v., 5, 68—‘‘ Confidences of Woodcock.” (Colvin, V.) vi., 18, 200—‘‘ The W-nter Fauna of Mount Marcy ;” remarks on the paper read before the Albany Institute (Mt. Marcy in the Adi- rondacks, New York State). (Conway, Rich’d) ‘Bird-Shot.” ix., 21, 396—‘‘ The Black or Cow Birds.” xii., 16, 307—Golden-crowned Kinglet shot at Spottsylvania, Va. Coues, Dr. Elliott. i., 10, 149—‘‘ Birds Walking Under Water ;” interest- ing observations on different species beneath the -water; stating they use both wings and feet to propel themselves. i., 25, 398—‘: Key to North \merican Birds,” by Dr. Elliott-Coues ; review by the Editors. ii., 2, 22—‘' Hybrid Ducks ;” records one which is undoubtedly a cross between the Mallard and Muscovy; shot on Oneida Lake and now in the possession of J. H. Mann, of Syracuse, N. Y. ii. 4, 54— - ‘Hybrid Ducks ;” notes a specimen received by the Smithsonian that is a cross between th: Mallard and Pintail (Dujila ocuta); further in- teresting notes on hybridism are given and calling attention to the common occurrence of same in the family Anatida, no less than forty- four different crosses occurring. according to the authority of Euro- pean ornithologists. ii., 5, 78—‘‘Key to North American Birds,” by Dr. Ellicott Coues; review by‘ the Editors. ii., 9,. 184—‘* Powder- down,” thename applied to the luminous featherson the breasts of the Herons. ii., 9, 141—ii., 21, 332—‘ Field Ornithology,” by Dr. Elliott Coues; review by the Kditors. iii., 2, 20—‘‘ The Cra ies of America;” an interesting account of the two species found in ihe United States. ‘iv., 6, 92—** Birds of the Northwest,” by Dr. Elliott Coues ; review by Editors. iv., 10, 157—‘‘ Birds of the Northwest,” by Dr. Elliott Coues; Long review by 8. W. Keene. v., 2, 20—‘‘Ornithology of the Transit of Venus Centennial;” giving'a list (with remarks on same) of the birds of Kerguelen Island, cbserved by Dr. J. H. Kid- der. vi., 2, 20—Notice of his forthcoming work on the birds of the Southwest, by Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 3, 36—‘‘A Correction ;” re- specting the preceding notice. _vi., 5, 67—Notice of his papers on the ornithology of the Lewis and Clarke’s expeditions and habits and ‘breeding of Lagopus leucv7us; Ernest Ingersoll. vi., 12, 180—Euro- pean Woodcock shot in Virginia ; noting a specimen shot in Loudon Co., Va., in 1878, by a brother of Dt. We. Elizey. vi., 20, 381— Quoting from the ‘‘ American Naturalist ” his note on the Bank Swal- low having her nest ina building ; entering the same by an auger-hole vi., 24, 887—Advance notice of his birds of the Colorado Valley, by E. Ingersoll. vii , 25, 891—Reviewing Minot’s Land and Game Birds of New England. ix., 17, 327—‘‘ Quail at Sea;” corrects some state- ment made by a writer in the previous number. xii., 4, 66—Latest from the seat of war in Sparrowland. AUTTIORS' INDEX. 178 Couper, Wm. vi., 9, 182—Note concerning the Night Hawk breeding on the flat roofs of houses at Montreal, Canada. Covert, 1. B. vi., 4, 52—Noting albino specimens of the Robin and Song Sparrow. vi., 4, 52—‘‘ A letter of promise” to send notes for publi- cation; cites cases of some of the earlier spring birds being frozen to death. vi. 7, 99—vi., 9., 182—vi., 11, 163—vi., 14, 214—-vi., 17, 266 —-vi., 20, 318—vi., 22, 354—vi., 25, 402—vii., 10, 147—-vii., 11, 164 —“ Birds of Lower Michigan ;” list with annotations ; observations made at Ann Arbor, Mich; a good list, in parts. vi., 9, 182—Notes the capture of an albino Robin at Rome, Mich.' vi., 18, 197—‘‘ The Labrador Duck ;” has a specimen in his possession-shot at Delhi Mill, Mich., April 17, 1872. vii.,-18, 276 —Addition of ten species to his list of the birds of Lower Michigan. vii., 22, 342—Note on the Short- eared and Snowy Owls. viii., 10, 145—‘‘ Nesting of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak ;” records finding a nest of this species May 20, 1871, con- taining white eggs marked with small spots and dashes of brown, and again on May 14, 18738, found a similar set. ix., 19, 366—Records al- bino specimen of the Blue Jay and White-bellied Nuthatch. Crane, FE. H. iv., 17, 262—Speaks in favor of the embalming process for : preserving birds. iv., 22, 843—Further in favor of his process. Crittenden, G. W._ iv., 2, 22—Pine Grosbeaks common at Northampton, Mass., Feb. 6, 1875. Curtis, D. T. viii., 9, 129—The occurrence of the Black Rail in Mass.; ac- count of the capture of a specimen (supposed to be this species—H. B. B.) in the streets of Boston, Mass. ; C——. vili., 10, 146-—‘‘ Some Newfoundland Birds ; notes on several spe- cies; no reliance to be placed on same. C—, D. P. iii., 6, 86—Short game notes from Missouri. C—, G.H. xi., 21, 428—Migratory Quail shot at Centre Brook, Conn. C——,H. A. i., 10, 147—Remarks on animals‘and birds from a sports- man’s views. C—-, R.P. i., 25, 891—Notes on the Butcher Bird (L. borealis); inter- esting observations made at Chicago, Il. Cc »W.T. viii., 1, 16—‘‘ The Fauna of Texas ;” notes on a few birds. Cau.” vii., 17, 261—‘‘ The Snowy Owls” abundant near Boston, Mass., Nov., 1876. *‘ Checkcord ”? is Robt. B. White. a vi., 11, 171—-vii., 4, 59—Gunners’ notes from New Bedford, ass. ** Constant Reader.’ xii., 11, 205—Claims that Woodcock only soar dur- ing tbe breeding season. “Corvin.” xi., 17, 8340—A word in favor of the English Sparrow from Europe. Davis, J. G, ii., 2, 22—“ Several cases of Albinism.” Day, Fred. ii., 24, 374—“ Pinnated Grouse in Iowa. Day, Geo. B. | iii., 12, 180—Leach’s Petrel shot near Catskill, N. Y. Deane, Luthven. iii., 18, 27’7—Giving sev. ral cases of albinism. De Banxes, John. iii, 26, 410 —“ Pinnated Grouse.” ' iv., 7, 101—‘‘ Hab- jts.of the Woodcock” around Dansville, N. Y. Denton, Daniel, xii., 22,424—‘‘A Brief Description of New York, For- merly Called New Amsterdam, ty Daniel Denton, of Hempstead,” published in London, 1670; quotations from this old work by Harry Hunter on the former abundance of game on Long Island, when Tur- keys, Heath Hens and Cranes were said to abound there. : Dilley), 8. B. xii, 8, 146—Spring arrivals at Lake City, Minn. o enews ore HEROS SER + * & 14 AUTHORS! INDEX. (Dixwell, John) ‘‘Sawbones.” vil., 12, 180 Effect of snowstorms én birds. xi., 15, 301—‘‘ The B ttern’ Bit ; » one killed by pyolieine a Uorned Pout, ‘which it could not dislodge. (Dorman, &. W.) “Herbert.” iv., 4, 58—Summer Woodcock shooting, - Dueaigne, R.F. x., 18, 244—Upland Plover in Noble County, Minn. xii. 4 25, 485—English Sparrows a nuisance at Washington, D. @, Dunbar, 8. M. vi., 12, 180—Has an albino Robin. (Dutton, John W.) ‘Au Sauble.” ix., 24, 451—Habits of the Ruffed Grouse at Stratford, Ontario. D—.,, E. iii., 26, 405—‘‘ Strange Birds ;” Pine Grosbeaks ‘at Montreal, ‘winter of 1874. : D—,H. x., 7, 118—Goldfinches at Boston, Mass., Feb. 18, 1878. D ,T.S. ii., 5, 75—Woodeock breeding at Montgomery, Ala. ix., 4, 69a specimen of Hydrochelidon fissipes shot at Staunton, Va.; identi- fied by the Editors. D—, W. xii., 17, 8326—‘ The Quail and Woodcock of France.” ix., 21, 897—‘ Drumming of Ruffed Grouse.” “Dom Pedro” is T. 8. Quay. “Drake.” vii., 6, 91—vii., 7, 102—Bird notes from Norfolk, Va. “Duke.” iii. “9 13, 195—‘* A Chat About Game.” Eagle, C. H. ii., 17, 261—Specimens of Carolina and, Virginia Rails ob- served at Barnegat Bay, N. J., April 28, 1874. iii., 21, 83832—‘‘ Wan- ton Slaughter ;” deprecating the useless ‘slaughter of the Great North- ern Locnin the Adirondacks. iii., 23, 357—‘‘ Buzzards in Muine ;” quoting from Samuels’ ‘‘ Birds of New England ” that both the Tur key Buzzard and Black Vulture have been taken at Calais, Mg., by Geo. A. Boardman. Yaton, D. H._vi., 15, 2383—Notes on a few species at Peotone, Ul. vi., 19, 301—‘‘ Prairie Ornithology ; ;” notes at Peotone, Ill. vi., 21, 387— “Heg Collecting in Illinois. a vi. +) 24, 387—Notes on three species at Peotone, Il. Ecaton), D. H. x., 17, 319—Booming of the Bittern. Eaton, D. H. | xi., 3, 47—‘‘ List of Birds of Peotone (Ill.) and Vicinity.” (Eaton, Geo. B.) ‘ Jacobstaff.” ii., 16, 245—Sora Rail shooting. iv., 28, 365—‘‘ July Shooting.” aie W.) ‘‘Papobotte. xii., 1, 16—Woodcock shooting at the outh. ‘ (Egbert, Aug. K.) ‘‘ Monmouth.” ii., 1, 2,—Sportsman’s record of some birds at Humboldt Bay, Cal. ii., = 36—Instances of taming Blue Birds and Mockingbirds by a lady of St. Augustine, Fla. ii., 14, 209 -—‘‘The Yellowstone Valley,” including a short list of the birds ob- served there. Elliott, D. G. ix., 1, 4—‘‘ The Bower Bird of New Guinea.” xi., 2, 23— “ American (Chipping) vs. English Sparrows ; ;” a battle between them, in which the former proved victorious. Elmdre, N. v., 23, 856~Describes a queerly-marked specimen of the Ruffed Grouse. E(zey, M. G.) v., 6, 91—Turkeys abundant at Blacksburg, Va., Sept. 9. 1875. vi., 7 106—Snipe arrived at Blacksburg, Va., March 8, 4 1876, vii., 8, 128—Night hawks abundant at Blacksburg, Va. viii., 8, 11$ —Snipe arrived at Blacksburg, Va , March 22, 1877; March 10, 1876 xii., 8, 146—Dates of arrival of Snipe at Blacksburg, Va. xii., 28 444 —Woodeoek breed twice, sometimes three times, at Blacksburg aw. Englert, M. xii., 1, 6—Quail can be raised in confinement. .onstayh AUTHORS! INDEX. 175 Ernst, H. vi., 19, 300—‘‘ Warblers of the Western Reserve,” near Cleve- land, Ohio. »x., 20, 879—‘‘ Another Kirtland Warbler” shot near Rockport, Ohio. Estes, D.C. iii, 6, 87—‘‘ Sporting Items from Minnesota.” vi., 11, 164— ‘Winter Notes from Lake Pepin,” near. Lake City, Minn. vi., 17, 266—‘‘ April Notes from Lake City, Minn.” viii., 6, 80—Short notes from Lake City, Minn. E(stey), T. H. ‘iii., 25, 891—Weights of California Quail. Estey, Thos. H. iv., 1, 5—White California Quail. v., 17, 260—Habits of the White Pelican. v., 238, 356—Regarding the plumage of the male , Mallard. v., 25, 8388—Notes on hybrid Ducks. Evans, R. D. x., 26, 503—Carolina Rail taken at sea, 350 miles from land, Everts, M. G.__ix., 18, 345—A letter giving full account of the Migratory Quailat Rutland, Vt. ix., 20, 880—‘‘The Migratory Quail ;” describes - them. x., 4,54—‘‘ Secure Your Live Quail at Once ;” gives direc- tions how to secure the Migratory Quail. a Ecverts), M. G. x., 17, 8319 —Inability of our Quail to make long flights. Everts, M.G.__xi., 25, 502—Asks sportsmen to call the imported Quail by their right name, viz., Migratory Quail, and not the Messina Quail, as some have done. : Eyrich, Geo. C. ii., 20, 310—Surprised that anybody should doubt that Quail withhold their scent and quotes from ‘‘ Frank Forester’s Field _ Sports.” : E——. v., 3, 42—Shore birds at Beach Haven, N. J., Aug. 23, 1875. viii., 19, 8307—Favoring the English Sparrows; observations at Newark, N. J. : E——. xii., 22, 424—English Sparrows eat Ants and Wasps. E—,G.C. viii., 2, 17—Bald Eagle in Mississippi. E—,H.B. viii., 21, 345—Bonaparte’s Gulls at Plymouth, N. H. E—,, H. W. T. x., 12, 216—Asks how the booming of the Bittern is pro- duced, to which the E 'itors reply only by its own organs of voice. **E. Dentatus.”? iii., 25, 894—Spruce Partridges in Canada. ‘“‘Elmer.”? x., 5, 85—Bald Eagle shot at Sharon, Penn., Feb. 23, 1878, Farron, Thos. J. vii., 25, 888—Little Auk shot at Newport, R. I. Fellows, J. Otis. vii., 10, 148—Gulls (species not named) shot at Hor- nellsville, N. Y., and Bald Eagles at Warsaw, N. Y. ix., 2,.34— Rose-breasted Grosbeaks at Hornellsville, N. Y. x., 9,.156—Spring arrivals at Hornellsville, N. Y. x., 11, 205—Short notes from Hor- nellsville, N. Y. x., 17, 319—Eagles. capturing sheep; albino Rob- ins. xii., 8, 146—Spring notes from Hornellsville, N. Y. Fisher, A. K. vi., 9, 182—Has found several birds impaled upon the burrs of the burdock, where they had perished. vi.,. 22, 355—Notes sev- eral species of, birds feeding on maggots in a dead horse. xi., 24, 482 —In the proceedings of the Linnean Society of New York for Dec. 14, ait an interesting paper on accidental visitors at Sing Sing, Foster), J(ohn). vii., 6, 84—‘‘ Crows Despoiling Heronries.” Fowler, H.G. vi., 12, 180—vi., 15, 283—vi., 18, 284—vi., 21, 837—vi., 25, 402—vii., 3, 36—vii., 4, 52—vii., 6, 84—-vii., 15, 230—‘: Birds of Cen- tral New York ” (first part erroneously assigned to H. W. Candee); includes observations on birds of Cayuga, Seneca and Wayne Coun- ties, New York. vii., 1, 4—‘‘ Asylums of the Cow Bird;” list of ‘species in whose nests he has found eggs of the Cow Bird. vii., 8, 122—A few game birds at Auburn, N. Y. vii., 12, 180—‘ Addi- tional Birds of Central New York ;” adding nineteen species to his 176 AUTHORS’ INDEX: previous list. xii., 18, 847-—Notice of his paper (in conjunction with F. R. and Sam]. F. Rathbun and Frank 8. Wright), ‘‘ The Birds of Central New York.” Fox, W. H.__vi.. 22, 354—“‘ Three Migrations Compared ;” spring arrivals at Hollis, N. H., of 56 species for the years 1874-5-6. Fraine ,Thos. W. iv., 18, 199—‘‘Specimen Birds;” noting capture of a ‘ Golden Eagle and Whistling Swan in New York State. . French, J. Clement. i., 7, 99—An account of the Great Blue and Night Herons catching fish and claiming that therefore they should be des- troyed. a : Fuller, A. R. vi., 19, 8301—‘‘ Spring at Meacham Lake, N. Y. F——. v., 11, 171—Gunning notes from Forked River, N. J. F——. vi., 18, 204—Short notes from Hudson, Ohio. F—_, E. H. iv., 21, 382—v., 5, 75--Gunning notes from Forked: River, N. J. é ¥F—,,J.W. vi., 6, 91—Wild Pigeons in Pennsylvania. “Fair Play.”? xi. 9, 179—In favor of the English Sparrow. ** Faleo ” is Chas. F. Goodhue. “ Fidelis ” is Lucy B. Audubon. “Fred.” ii., 26, 410—Notes on a few birds at Méntello, Wis., July 30, 1874. iii., 6, 86—iii., 10, 150—Notes on a few Ducks in Wisconsin iii., 20, 410—Gunners’ notes from Montello, Wis. iv., 14, 220— Ducks, etc , at Montello, Wis., May 4, 1875. iv., 24, 374—‘‘ Habits of the Wood Duck” v., 9, 189—Gunning notes from Montello, Wis. Galvin, John. viii., 17, 261—Letter to Dr. Brewer answering his ques- tions as to the traits and habits of the English Sparrows and backing the Doctor up in his stand for them; extracted from the ‘‘ Boston Transcript.” : Garlick, T. ix., 24, 451—‘ A Large Herony” at Richmond, Ohio. x., 25, 483—‘‘ Some remarks on albinism.” Garrabout, W. B. xi., 1, 2—An albino Swallow killed at Newark, N. J. Gentry, Thos. vi., 14, 214—'‘ Life Histories of Birds of Eastern Penn.;” review of Vol. I. of this work by Ernest Ingersoll. Getty, W. F. H. vi., 7, 99—List of birds that remain all the year round at Yonkers, N. Y. Gilbert, J. B. vii., 21, 324—‘‘ The Rarer Birds of Western New York ;” remarks on thirty-five rare species at Penn Yan, Yates County. ix., 26, 489—‘‘ A Rare Bird ;” notes capture of a young male Graculus dilophus at Penn Yan, N. Y. Gill, Theo. ix., 2, 23—‘‘ Hybrids,” in a general way. Gillbants, Jackson, iii, 2, 25—‘‘Prairie Fowl in England.” iii, 24, 373—“‘ Food of Domestica'ed Game Birds.” Gilpin, J. Bernard. xi., 25, 502—On the Golden Eyes or Garrots in Nova _ Beotia; reviewing his paper of this title. Gladwin, Chas. 0. vi., 8, 116—Brief spring notes at Higganum, Conn. vi. 12, 180—A. few spring notes from Higganum, Conn. , Gleason, E. BL x., 18, 285—‘' Blue Bird vs. Sparrow ;” a case of the for- mer driving away the English Sparrows; also quotes from a newspa- per an account of Blue Jays driving away Sparrows. x., 26, 503— “Notes on Familiar Birds” at Elmira, N. Y. : Goldsmith, M. ii, 17, 261—‘* The European Quail ;” giving its range in Europe and Africa ; quotes Dr. Finsch, of Bremen, that they would do well in the United States and asks if the experiment is not worth trying to introduce them here. eam ae AUTHORS’ INDEX. 177 (Goldsmith, M.) ‘‘ Piscator.” iv., 11, 174—Notes from Twin Lakes, Conn. Goode, ‘.. Brown. vi., 8, 115—Spring notes at Washington, D. C. Goodhue, Chas. F. viii, 8, 88—viii., 4, 49—viii., 7, 96—viii., 8, 113— viil., 10, 146—The Birds of Webster (N. H.) and adjoining towns. (Goodhue, Chas, F.) ‘‘ Falco.” ix., 11, 216—Snowy Owl shot at Webster, N. H. ix., 16, 310—A few winter species at Webster, N. H. toodyer, Win. vi., 11, 164—Birds and late snowstorms. Goss, N.S, ix., 28, 480—‘' The True Brant in Kansas ;” records several ine stances, Gray), A. F. iv., 2, 22—Bald-headed Eagle at Rowley, Mass. Gray, i F. v., 8, 36—Noting the capture of a Bald Eagle at Cambridge, ass. Gray, Arthur F, vi., 12, 181—Resident birds of Danvers, Mass. vi., 15, 233—Note on the Yellow-rumped Warbler in Mass. vi., 22, 355— “Strange Nesting Places” chosen by Robins. ix., 14, 265—‘‘ Chim ‘ney Swallows ;” general account of this species. ix., 26, 489—Robin nesting upon the ground at Danvers, Mass. xi, 1, 2—Abnormal birds’ eyes. ‘ Green, Seth. iv., 1'7, 262—Concerning bird-houses. (Greenough, F. B.) ‘‘ Micmac.” xi., 22, 440--Queries about albinism. xii., 25. 485—‘* Albinism.” (Grinnell, M.) ‘‘Incog.” xii., 5, 85—The flesh of the Sage Grouse is poor. (Grinnell, M.) ‘‘Ramon.” viii., 19, 307—Against the English Sparrow. (Grinnell, Geo. Bird.) ‘‘ Ornis.” i., 18, 196—Account of a trip in the Uintah Mountains, Wyoming, in which many species are mentioned; habits of the Sage Grouse are given. ii., 2, 22—A letter giving list of mam- mals and birds wholly or partly albino that he has seen; also quotes those that Mr. Geo. A. Boardman has. _iii., 7, 101—Zoology of the Black Hills; mentions the Ruffed and Sharp-tailed Grouse as being found there. : Grinnell, Geo. Bird. v., 17, 260—‘‘ Ornithology of ‘the Black Hills,” by; review of same by Ernest Ingersoll. (Grinnell, Geo. Bird.) vii., 16, 245—Reviewing ‘‘ Birds of Southwestern Mexico,” by Geo. N. Lawrence. vii, 21, 327—Reviewing Vol. I. No. 4, of the ‘‘ Nuttall Bulletin.” viii., 20, 331—Reviewing Nelson’s ‘ Birds of Northeastern Illinois.” ix., 26, 489—Reviewing “‘ Birds of Southeastern Oregon.” x., 1, 3—Reviewing ‘‘ Les Oiseaux du Can- ada,” by J. M. Lemoine. x., 3, 35—‘‘ Birds With Teeth ;” account of some fossil birds. x., 15, 275—Reviewing Merriam’s ‘‘ Birds of Connecticut.” xii., 26, 506—Reviewing the ‘‘ Nuttall Bulletin” for July, 1879. (Grinnell, Geo. Bird) ‘‘ Yankee.” x., 5, 76—Habits of the Ruffed Grouse in Conn. Grinnell), G. a xii., 16 306-7—Notes and observations on birds at Como, G(rinnell), M. Wyoming, included in list by S. W. Williston. xii. 17, 825—xii., 19, 365—Same continued. xii., 20, 385—Foot notes to 8. W. Williston’s list of birds of Southern Wyoming. Gunn, Chas. W. x., 16, 296—Has shot Prairie chickens at Kiowa, forty , miles east of Denver, Col. G—, F.R. vii., 4, 58—Short game notes from Laconia, N. H. G@—., H. x., 6, 95—Some winter birds near St. John, N. B. -71Q——,H. x., 6. 95—‘ A Domesticated Teal ;” a specimen of the Blue- winged Teal that was quite tame in confinement. Q—,R.T. vii. 26, 405—A Tough Owl ;” One struck by a train and captured. ‘ 178 AUTHORS’ INDEX. G@—,, 8. W. iii, 7, 107—Partridges common at Grafton, Vt. “Gay.” xii., 11, 216—Gunning notes from Carthage, IIL. * Georgia.”’ iii., 18, 282—‘ Quail-Shoo'ing in Georgia.” “‘Georgian.”? ii., 26, 411—‘‘ Cuffee and the Game Birds.” *‘ Greenhead.” iv., 18, 285—‘‘ Shooting in Wisconsin.” ; “Greenwood.” x., 4, 55—‘‘ Wintering Quail;” how to doit: x., 7, 125 ; —Spring notes from Greenwood Lake, N. Y “ @uy.”’ iv., 11, 168—Snipe at Norfolk, Va., Apvil 17, 1875. **@Guyon ” is Col. Rawlings Young. “Gypsey.” vi., 1, 4—‘‘ A Lucky Partridge ;” actions of a tame Partridge. Hall, F. W. _iii., 17, 261—‘‘ The Myiarchus crinitus ;” account of the hab- 2 its of this species in Conn. Hallock, Chas. xii., 26, 506—Florida Gallinule in Canada. Hampton), 0. H. ii, 14, 218—‘' Do Quail Withhold their Scent ?” Hapgood, W. v., 4, 49—Brant Geese; their habits, migration, breeding places. ix., 1, 11—A few notes on the introduction of the Migratory Quail into Mass. ix., 18, 345—A letter about the Migratory Quail. Harrington, Harry. ix., 16, 306—‘‘Can the Partridge Withhold His Scent ?” observations in Virginia; refers to Ortyx virginianus. Harriman, M.C. xii., 6, 106—Raven taken at Warner, N. H., about Feb. yl ‘ Harriman), M.C. x., 6, 95—‘ Local Ornithology ;” winter notes at War- ner, N. H. x., 10, 178—Spring notes from Warner, N. H. x., 17, 319—‘‘ Winter Range of the American Goldfinch.” Harvey), M. ii., 16, 244—‘‘ The Great Auk in Newfoundland,” as noted by old writers, giving interesting account of this species, now sup- posed to be extinct. ii, 26, 404-‘‘The Ptarmigan of Newfound- . land” (Lagopus albus) is very common ; Lagopus rupestris is veryrare and keeps in the mountain and is called Mountain Partridge. Harvey, M. iii., 4, 58—iii., 18, 196—iii., 22, 841—‘'The Birds of New- foundland ;” notes mostly compiled from an article by Henry Reeks, of Thruxton, Andover, Eng., published in the ‘‘ Zoologist.” vi., 24, 386—-‘ The Great Auk ;” extended account of this species. Hatch, P. L. vi., 10, 148—Observations on Ampelis garrulus at Minneap- olis, Minn. viii., 4, 50—‘‘ The Waxwing ;” asks where they have been seen this winter (1876-7). Headley, J.S. i., 11, 167—Answer to him by Editors, saying that the birds of the Mediterranean are numereous and good collections can be made there. ; Hearne, Saml. _xii., 17, 826—‘‘ A Journey from Prince of Wales Fort, in Hudson’s Bay, to the Northern Ocean, by Order of the Hudson’s Bay Company, for the Discovery of Copper Mines—A Northwest Passage —in the Years, 1769-70-71-72 ;” extracts from this work and referring to same for full account of many game birds. Henri, Chis. J. x., 7, 118—Robins arrived at Avondale, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1878. Henshaw, H. W. ii. 25, 887—‘‘An Annotated List of the Birds of Utah ;” review of this paper by the Editors. vi., 2, 20—‘‘ List of the Birds of Arizona,” from the annual report of Engineers; notice of same by Ernest Ingersoll. x., 10, 175—‘‘ Prairie Chickens in Ne- vada ; refers all references that ave made to this species as occurring in Nevada to Pediacetes phasiane lus columbianus, instead of to Cupi- donia cupido. . Herrick, Harold. v., 23, 8356—Noting the appearance of the Red-headed Woodpecker in fall near Newark, N. J. vii., 10, 148—Red-headed AUTHORS’ INDEX. 179 Woodpeckers common near New York the fall of 1876. xii., 9, 165—- Notes on some birds of Chatham, N. J. : Hinckley, Wm. v., 10, 146‘ Flora and Fauna of California ;” mentions a few birds found in Ventura County, Cal. Hoag, JuliaS, xii., 3, 45—‘‘ The English Sparrow ;” extended remarks. Hoffman, W. J. vi., 9, 182—Swainson’s Hawk and Bullock’s Oriole breed- ing amicably together in the same thicket at Antelope Creek, Nevada; also a nest of Stel/ula calliope taken at Big Pines, Cal. Holabird, W.H. iii., 25, 894—‘‘ An Old Man’s Recollections of Turkey Hunts. Holberton, ¥¥. vii., 5, 68—‘‘ Local Names of Bay Birds” on the New Jer- sey coast. xii., 21, 405—Yellow-breasted Rail at Hackensack, N. J. Holden, Chas. F. i., 19 302—‘‘ Book of Birds ;” review of same by the Editors. ii., 22, 8389—Another review of this work by the Editors. Holland, Ed. xii., 1, 6—Affirms that the Whippoorwill and Night Hawk are the same. Hoopes, B. 4. i:, 24, 874‘ Hybrid Ducks Again.” i., 10, 150—Descrip- tions of two specimens of Buteo borealis kriderii taken by John Krider in Winnebago County, Iowa, Sept. 1872, Hope, Edward. v., 10, 150—Notes on a few game birds of Northern Min- nesota. Houghton, Chas. A. vi.,,17, 266—Warblers taken at West Medway, Mass. Houghton, G. H. viii., 25, 421—Breeding season for Quail near Claremont, Minn. ; Hovey, Richard. xi., 15, 300—‘‘Another Opinion” against the English Sparrow. Howell, E. H. xii., 6, 106—‘‘ A Check on the Sparrows,” by Owls destroy- ing them. ; Howell, Martin A, viii., 4, 49—‘‘ The American Golden Plover;” general account. Howell, Thos. H. vii., 16, 245—‘‘ The Barnacle Goose;” speaks of Geese taken at Streator, Ill., but no evidence given that this is the bird. vii., 17, 261—‘‘ The Short-eared Owl at Streator, Ill.” Howell, W. D., Jr. vii., 18, 284 Game notes at Jeffersoon, Ohio. Howland, J. S. vi., 17, 266—Notes on on a few birds at Newport, R. I. Hoyt, R. D. viii, 9, 129—‘‘The Woodcock in Florida ;” states that they bred there this spring (1877). Huidekoper, Edgar. ix., 17, 826—Breeding of Wilson Snipe at Meadville, Penn. Hunter, Harry. xii, 22, 424“ Large Game Animals of Long Island ;” concerning their former abundance and quoting from an old work en- titled ‘‘A Brief Description of New York, Formerly Called New Am- sterdam, by Daniel Denton, of Hempstead, published in London in 1670,” in which Turkeys, Heath Hens and Cranes were said to be in great store. s Hutchins, J. P. viii., 11, 160—“‘ Something About Birds of Central New York ;” notes on a few species. xii., 2, 25—‘‘About the Birds of Central New York;” containing an account of a large number of birds being washed up on the shores of Oneida Lake after a severe : storm. Huyler, A. 1. vi., 5, 74—Gunning notes from Tenafly, N. J. H——. v., 6, 91—Black-breasted Plover shot at Marlboro, N. J., Sept. 11, 1875. »G.G., Ir. ix., 3, 44—‘* The Great Crested Flycatcher.” , Hi. viii, 12, 177—‘* Domestication of the Canada Goose” at Ben- \ son Grove, Iowa. H H 180 AUTHORS! INDEX. H—, De AWs, 5, 74—Gunners' notes from Smyrna, Del. 2 : ae .C. xii., 16,307—Four young Woodcock shot March 81, 1878, at Fayetteville; N. Y., that were full grown. xii., 17, 326—Correcting above, as it should have been Fayetteville, N. C. es ~D. xii., 4, 67—Account of a Canada Goose mating with a tame Goose. H—., J.D. xii; 16, 216—Gunning notes from Nashville, Tenn: : H—, R. viii., 22, 360--" Domesticated Wild Geese Breeding.” H—., W.C. ii., 9, 181—‘‘ Pinnated Grouse for New Jersey.” 1 , WC. iv., 2, 24 -“Quail;” concerning wintering them. H—, W.M. xii., 11, 216—Snipe at Hartford, Conn., April 8, 1879. “Herbert”? is G. W. Dorman. “Hoboken.” iv.; 10, 151—Concerning shooting out of season. “‘ Homo ” is Chas. 8. Westcott. “Horace.” iii., 14, 218—‘‘ Summer Woodcock Shooting.” “Hunter.”’ x., 8, 135—‘‘ Another Little Auk” found on Jand at Chatham, Mass. Ingersoll, Ernest (‘‘ Ingle “i, iv., 28, 858—‘‘ The Vacation of an Ornithol- ogist,” being observations in spring on birds at Petroleum, Ritchie Co., W. Va. v., 18, 195—The autumnal migration of birds. v., 13, 195—List of birds that flew into the window of the Tribune Building, in New York City, in October, 1875. v., 17, 260—‘‘ The Ornithology of the Black Hills ;” review (with extended notes) of the report by Geo. Bird Grinnell. y., 21,.323—‘‘ Birds With Teeth; Review of Prof. O. C. Marsh’s paper on fossil, birds in the ‘‘ American Natu- ralist.” vi., 2, 19—‘‘An Invitation ;” asking naturalists to note dates of arrival and departure and habits of different species of birds. vi , 2, 20—Notice of H. W. Henshaw’s paper on the birds of Arizona. vi., 2, 20—Notice of Coues’ forthcoming work on the birds of the Southwest. vi., 3, 36—‘‘ Our Invitation Heard From ;” comments on afew species. vi., 5, 67—‘‘ Recent Pamphlets’;” notices of Dr. El- liott Coues’ papers on the Lewis and Clarks expeditions and breeding habits of Lagopus leucurus. vi., '7,100—Notice of paper on Sterna portlandica, by Wm. Brewster. vi., 9, 182—Suggestions as to formu- lating field notes. vi., 10, 148—Reviewing papers by Robt. Ridgway on the American Falconide and the ornithology of Guadalupe Island. vi., 11, 163—‘‘Schoolboys as Naturalists ;” list of birds observed at Leesburg, Va., in March and April by the pupils of a school there. vi, 14, 214—“(A Library of Natural History ;” a list of works on natural history that students should have. vi., 14, 214—Review of . Vol. I. of ‘Life Histories of Birds of Eastern Penn.,” by Thos. Gentry. vi., 16, 250—‘‘The Nuttall Club; Historical Sketch of the Club and Review of their ‘‘Bulletin,” No. 1, Vol. I. vi, 24, 887—‘‘New Work by Dr. Coues;” advance notice of ‘‘The Birds of the Colorado Valley.” vi., 24, 890—‘‘Dr. Hayden and Ornithology ;” sketch of the ornithological results form the U. S. geological and geographical survey of the Territories. vi., 25, 402—‘‘Wheeler’s Birds;” review of Chap. III., Vol. V., of the reports of the U. §. geographical surveys west of the 100th me- ridian, under Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, H. W. Henshaw in charge. vi., 26, 417—vii., 1, 3—‘‘ A.Key to Our Shore Birds” (erder Limi- cole) ; introduction by Ingersoll; keyisfrom D. 8. Jordan’s ‘‘ Manual of Vertebrates.” vii., 1, 4—Foot-note recording four species in whose nests he has found eggs of the Cow Bird. vii., 2, 283—Review- ing Vol. V., of the reports of the explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian by H. W. Henshaw. vii, 6, 84—‘‘The Migra- tions of Birds.” -vii., 9, 182—‘' A Second ‘Birds of New England ;’ ” AUTHORS’ INDEX. ist notice of the propcsed work by H. D. Minot. vii., 11, 164—‘'Glos- sary of Our Water Fowl ;” asking correspondents to send in the local names of our shore birds. vii., 11, 164-~‘‘ Two Lists of Birds ;” com- ments on ‘ Birds of Liwer Michigan,” by A. B. Covert, and ‘ Birds of Central New York,’ by H. G. Fowler. viii., 3, 33—*‘ Our Present Knowledge of tae Nidification of the American Kinglets ;” same ar- ticle as appeared inthe ‘‘ Nuttall Bulletin.” viii., 5, 65—‘‘ Sky Larks,;” asks for infuimation as to whether any have been noticed of late years near New York, as several pairs were let loose some years since. viii., 10, 145—The domestic life of the Brown Thrasher; general account. viii., 24, 407—‘‘ Notes of the U. 8. Geological Survey, No. 1;” con- tains extended notes on the Sage Cock. x., 23, 442—‘‘ Breeding Habits of the Goldfinch.” Ingersoll, Mrs. Ernest. v., 22, 340—Kinglets and Warblers in captivity. Ingersoll, T. D. vi., 15, 288-Notes on the Chimney Swillow. vi., 22, _ 855—Notes a case of a toeless Robin. - **Ineog ” is M. Grinnell. * Intaglio.”? x., 8, 42—‘‘ Jottings from Colorado ;” notes on Snipe near Denver, Col. Jackson, Geo. vii., 14, 212—Pelican (species not named) and Sand Hill Crane taken at London, Ontario, Can. 6 Jacobstaff ” is Geo. B. Haton. Jasper, Theodore. i, 21, 38383—‘‘The Birds of North America ;” review by the Editors. ii., 2, 30—Review of Part V. of his work by the Editors. Jones, C.J., Jr. xii, 17, 826—Extract from an old work by Saml. Hearne (Bee Hearne). Jones, J. Matthew. x., 15, 275—‘' Cardinal Grosbeak” near Halifax, N. 8., in January, 1x71; shot and preserved. xi., 10, 204—‘‘ Nesting of Cuckoos ” (Black billed Cuckoo) near Halifax, Nova Scotia. xii., 4, 65—xii., 6, 105—xii., 11, 205—xii., 13, 245—“‘ List of the Birds of Nova Scotia; Land Birds,” with extended notes. Jones, Wm. L. vi., 21, 388—‘‘ March Memoranda ;” notes at Lebanon, Ill. vi., 26, 418—‘‘ April Birds in llinois;” notes at Lebanon, Ill. Jordan, Prof. D. 8. and B. H. Van Vie k. ii., 11, 173—‘‘ A Popular Key to the irds, Batrach ans and Fishes of the Northern United States East of the Mississippi River ;” review of this work by the Editors. dorian, Borid 8. xi., 25, 514—Reviewing ‘‘Coues’ Birds of the Colorado alley.’ Judson, E. ZC. ix., 1,5—‘‘ A Plea for the King Bird,” that they are more beneficial to the farmers than injurious. ‘€ Jean.’ iv., 18, 199—‘‘ Birds Walking Under Water,” John ” is J. Otis Fellows. J——. v., 4, 53—Prairie Chicken shooting in Iowa. J——. vi., 26, 418-—‘‘ Self-Protection in the Grouse.” J——,C. L. sii., 14, 273—‘‘ When to Hunt Turkeys.” J——, J. xii.. 17, 829—Specimen of Yellow-headed Blackbird shot at Rem- ington, Wis. Keene, S. W. iv., 10, 157—Reviewing ‘‘Coues’ Birds of the Northwest.” Keeney, G. I. v, 14, 220—‘‘ Sporting in Dakota ;” a list of some of the game birds found at Fargo, D. T Keller, Geo. D. x., 14, 255—* An Albino ” (Robin). Kendall. C. G. vii. 12, 181—‘‘ The Barnacle Goose ;” one found in the New York markets said to have been shot on Long Island. 182 AUTHORS’ INDEX. Kendal’, J. R. vii., 18, 276—‘‘ More About the Barnacle Goose ;” further particulars of the above specimen. | Kerry, Mo-timer. iii., 9, 129—‘‘ Zoology of the Northwestern Territories ' —The Anserine and Cygnine.” - Keyes, Fred. H. vi., 21, 338—‘‘ May Songsters at Springfield ” (Mass.); a list of arrivals during May, 1876. viii., 2, 17—Account of Butcher Birds preying on English Sparrows. Kingsbury, C. A. iv., 5, 65—Observations on a few birds in Palestine. Kittredge, J. W. ix., 20, 883—‘‘ Disparity in Sex of Grouse Killed.” Knapp, Henry. xii., 8, 146—Something about the Wild Pigeon. K(neeland), S., Jr. iv., 1, 11—‘‘ Summer Woodcock.” v:, 12, 187—Notes : on a few Ducks at Cohasset, Mass. vii., 6, 91—vii., 9, 184—Shore notes from Cohasset, Mass. vii., 28, 863—Snowy Owls near Boston, Mass. (Koch, E. G.) ‘‘ Bobolink.” x., 22, 422—‘‘ Breeding of the Snow Bird in : Penn.;” also Goldfinch wintering there. x., 25, 488—Remarks on albinism. xi., 1, 2—‘‘The Note of the Migratory Quail.” xi., 26, 522—Habits of the Migratory Quail. xii., 2, 25—‘‘An Early Bird ;” - Kingfisher at Williamsport, Penn., Jan. 27; Snow Buntings and Sparrow Hawk in Jan. Krider, John, i., 15, 235—Letter to the Editors giving a list of some of the birds found at Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa. ii., 9, 140— Letter to the Editors giving a list of some of the game to be found near Denver City, Ool. vi., 6, 84—-Specimens of Bohemian Wax- wing taken in Winnebago County, Iowa. K—. iv., 7, 10i1—Spring notes at Perth Amboy, N. J. K——, H.E. viii., 2, 28—Wild Geese at Dunnville, Wis., Feb. 4, 1877. K——, J.C. vi; 4, 52—Account of a tame English Sparrow. * Kedron.” ix.; 4, 74—-Gunners’ notes from Olivet, Mich. “ Keg.” v., 14, 220—‘‘Summer Woodcock-Shooting ;” does not believe in it. * Kentackian.” xi., 9, 179—Domestication of Quail. . Lamberton, A. B. i, 17, 259—‘'The Hunter Naturalist in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.” Lang, Wm. xii., 9, 172 —Canvas-back shooting in Oregon. Langdon, F. W. xii., 10, 185—‘‘ A Revised List of Cincinnati Birds ;” re- view of this paper by H. B. Bailey. (J aurie, Jas.) ‘‘Monon.” ix., 16, 807—‘‘ How the Prairie Chickens Woo.” ix., 20, 880—*‘ Drumming of the Ruffed Grouse.” x., 5, 76—Habits of the Ruffed Grouse. Lawrence, Geo. N. vii., 16, 245—‘‘ Birds of Southwestern Texas;” re- view of this paper by the Editors. ix., 18,345—‘‘A Provisional List of the Birds Procured and Noticed by Mr. Fred. A. Oberin the Island of Dominica ;” a list of 56 species found there, without, notes. xii., 16, 307—Notice of his paper, ‘‘The Birds of Martinique.” xii., 1%, 826—Notice of his paper, ‘‘The Birds of Guadeloupe.” Lawrence, N.T, x., 18, 235—Notes on several rare birds taken on Long J land, N. Y.; an interesting paper. xi., 16, 320—Loons breeding at the Schoodic Lakes, Maine. Le Baron, J. Francis, v., 24, 872—‘‘Short-tailed Tern in Mass.;” five specimens taken Aug. 29, 1875, in Ipswich Bay. (Le Baron, J. Francis) ‘‘ Al. I. Gator.” xii., 19, 374—xii., 20, 394—Notes on Florida birds. es Le Conte, John EL, v.. 17, 260—‘‘Is Hybridity in Ducks increasing ?” asks gunners to give their ideas on the subject. AU (HORS! INDEX. a 163 (leach, Tunins P,) ‘ Arrow.” viii., 17%, 261—Against the English Spar- ae ix., 14, 266—‘‘The Red-headed Rrondnecker as an egg- sucker. Leet, John E. vi., 9, 182—States that the Blue Bird and Meadow Lark are nugratory ut Manneville, La., as neither breed there. Lente, Wm. K. ix., 17, 827—‘‘A Visit to a Nesting Place of the Wood Ibis” (ant sus loculato’) in Florida ; also mentions several other spe- cies found b eeding in Flor'da. ix., 26, 488—‘‘ Florida Notes ;” fur- ther remarks on the Wood Ibis; capture of an Acadian Ow] and King- lets at Sea; Hawks eating snakes. xi., 19, 879—‘‘ Bird Notes from Florida.” (Libbey, PD. 8.) ‘‘ Penobscot.” v., 23, 356—ix., 8, 143—xi., 7, 181—Hab- its of Ruffed Grouse. Libbey, D. 8S. xii.. 15, 285—‘‘ Nebraska Birds” (this is headed wrongly ; it should be ‘‘Nevada Birds’—H. B. B.); sends heads of two birds shot at Silver Peak, Nevada, (about April 26, 1879), which prove tobe apparently the Glossy Ibis and the Night Heron. Lisecum, Cyrus. x.. 3, 36—‘‘A Quail at Sea” (species not named); one taken on board a vessel 8 or 9 degrees from shore. ; P Littleton, Jesse T. viii., 15, 224—‘‘ Southern Notes” at Randolph-Macon College, Va. Logan), €. A. x., 10, 175—‘*Living Birds With Teeth.” Long, J. W. iii., 11, 178—‘‘ American Wild Fowl Shooting ;” review of this work by the Editors. Longfellow, Gilbert. vi., 15, 283—Notes on a few birds at Englishman’s Bay, Me. vi., 20, 819—‘A Persecuted Ornithologist.” Loomis, W.T. v., 21, 823—Notes a case of the Phoebe raising two broods in aseason. vi., 16, 250—-‘ Woodcock on Her Nest ;” an engraving with the article; nest found at Little Falls, N. Y. : ,F.W.' v., 1%, 260—‘‘Scaups;” asks all gunners to call Blackheads by this name. L——, J. ii., 21, 326—“‘ Sport in. Texas.” L——, L. W. ii. 11, 163—Account of a Heron eating arat. iii, 26, 405— The Pine Grosbeak at Cazenovia, N. Y. L-—, W. ii., 10, 150—About Quail withholding their scent. “6Eadoc.”? ix., 24, 451—‘‘The Drumming” of the Ruffed Grouse. “6 Lord.”? v., 4, 52—Woodcock at Hallowell, Me. « Lutron? is W. B. Ransom. Mann, John ii. ix., 16, 810—Killed a Cormorant on Oneida Lake, near Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 16, 1877. M(ann), J. °*. ix., 16, 310—Woodcock weighing 10 3-16 ounces and Snipe 6 3-16 ounces. ‘ Maynard, . J. i., 10, 158—‘‘The Birds of Florida ;” review of Parts 1 and 2 by the Editors. ‘i., 11,161—‘‘ The Naturalist in Florida.” Pleas. ant account of the scenery and casual allusions to birds and animals found in Florida. ii., 20, 317—‘‘ The Birds of Florida ;” review of Part 3 by the Editors. Chas. E, viii., 12, 176—viii., 18, 192—viii., 15, 224—-viil., 16, wees Rec 17, 261—‘ Birds of the Coteau des Prairies of Eastern Da- kota,” with notes on their comparative abundance, dates of arrival, ete. “mack, W. E. iii, 21, 821—iii., 22, 3387—iii., 23, 3858—‘‘ Across SE ca tial 2 Casual notes on a few birds observed in 1822, com- piled and sent to this paper by Alex. Murray. L 184 AUTHORS’ INDEX. McCormick, 8. J. iii., 7, 99—‘‘ Oregon State Directory for 1973 ;"" contains. a list of the birds of Oregon; review of same by the Editors. McD(ongall), ..arry C. iv., 8, 122—Game notes from Newark, N. J. (McDougal, 11. ©.) ‘‘Mac.” iii., 18, 201—@unners’ notes from Portland,. Me. iii, 22, 347—‘' Against Summer and Spring Shooting.” iv., 10, 150—‘'Summer Woodcock Shooting.” v., 10, 150—Undecided on the question of Summer Woodcock shooting. viii., 14, 208—‘' Wild Geese in Confinement.” McLellan, Isaac. iv., 4, 58—Spring shooting on Long Island. iv., 5, 74— ’ Ducks at Greenport, Long Island, March 6, 1875. Mearns, Edgar A. x., 22, 421—‘‘ The White-headed Eagle in the Hudson - Highlands.” x., 24, 462—Same article concluded. Merriam, C. Hart. x., 24, 468—‘‘ Breeding of the Pine Linnet in North- ern New York ;” interesting account of the finding of its nest and breeding habits. xi., 12, 289—Finding the eggs of Picsides arcticus in Lewis County, N. Y. (mentioned in the proceedings of the Linnean Society; it should have read Preotdes amertcanus—H. B. B.) xi., 16, 820—In transactions of the Linnean Society of New York an article read on the Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. xii.. 6, 106—Short notes in the proceedings of the Linnean Society on Ruffed Grouse and the Purple Finch. xii., 15, 285 —‘‘ The Birds of New York;” an article giving an outline of his proposed work, given mainly with the object of getting others interested in keeping notes of arrival, departure, breeding habits, etc., in New York State, to make it as complete as possible. Merrill, Dr. Jas. C. v., 24, 372—Notes the occurrence of the European Tree Sparrow (Passer montana) at St. Louis, Mo. x., 28, 448—Buteo albicaudatus taken near Fort Brown, Texas. Merton, Frank H. ix., 5, 86—Albino Robin shot at Hatfield, Mass., Aug. 25, 1877. apegenres E.M. iii, 6, 86—Shorts notes from Lake Winnepesaukee, N. H. Mills, J.N. viii, 15, 224—‘‘ The Audacity of Hawks.” Minot, H. D. viii., 19, 8307—Verdict against the English Sparrows. x., 17, 319—‘' A Word of Caution ;” states that several birds winter near Bos- ton that are not usually supposed to do so. Mitchell, H.M. ix , 22, 418—‘‘ California Mountain Quail ;” thinks they could be successfully introduced into the Eastern States. Moran), Geo. H. iv., 14, 215—‘‘ Traits of Woodcock.” Moran, Geo. H. xi., 11, 222—‘‘ Breeding Snow Birds” in Western North Carolina at an elevation of over six thousand feet. xi., 15, 310— White-winged Dove and Gambel’s Quail in Arizona. Morris, Robt. T. ii., 14, 218—‘‘ The Crested Flycatcher ;” account of the habits of Myiarchus crinitus, as observed at Nassau, N. Y. (Morris, Robt. T.) ‘‘Speculator.” vi., 4,.52—‘‘ Birds Resident at New Ha- ven” (Conn.). vi., 8, 115—‘‘ Effect of Cold on Small Birds.” Morris, Robt. T. vi., 13, 197—“‘ Reflections Upon Reflections ;” criticising the work upon birds by Dr. Theodore Jasper. (Morris, Robt. T.) ‘‘Speculator.” vi., 21, 887—‘' A Plea for the Robin.” Moorris), R. T. vi., 24, 891—List of birds that are resident at New Haven, Conn., with notes as to their comparative abundance. vi., 25, 408— Wood and Black Ducks breed near New Haven, Conn. (Morris, Robt. T.) ‘‘Speculator.” vi., 25, 401—‘‘ Charges Against the Crow.” Morris, Robt. T. vii., 8, 116—‘‘ Game Birds of Connecticut.” vii , 18, 276 —'‘* Local Nomenclature ” on the Connecticut shore. AUTHORS' INDEX. 185° Moorris), R. T. ix., 25, 469—‘' Habits of the Ruffed Grouse.” (Minturn, R. RK.) “ Verd Mont.” viii., 26, 447—‘‘ Migratory Quail.” x., 21, 399—“‘ Courtship of the Prairie Chicken. Moses, J.T. (. v., 38, 36—Notes from Grand Menan, N. B., in April, 1875. Munger, H.(, vii., 10, 148—Wood Ducks domesticated. xii., 5, 85—A Quail’s nest found in Missouri in January with fourteen eggs, but the bird was frozen on the nest after some eggs were hatched. Murdoch, A. ix., 8, 44—‘' American Grouse ;” his version of the drum- ming of the Ruffed Grouse. Murray, Alex. ii., 15, 282—‘' Newfoundland—Its Beasts, Birds and Fishes ;” Editors quote extracts from this work. ii., 20, 310— ‘Fauna of Newfoundland ;” makes some corrections to the state- ments made by the Editors. ii., 21, 3832—‘‘Geological Survey of Newfoundland ;” review by the Editors of this work. M——. v., 2, 26—Short notes from Marlboro, N. J. M——. x., 7, 117—‘‘ Habits of the Ruffed Grouse ;* King Partridges. M——. xii., 21, 405—“ Albinism ;”" explanation as to causes. McM——, Wm. viii., 3, 40—Gunning notes from Bedford, Penn. M——,D.C. x., 12, 215—A female Partridge drumming. M , EC, x., 9, 156—‘' A Cardinal Grosbeak in Central Park,” New York City, and a few other spring arrivals. McL——. ix., 26, 488—‘‘ The Wild or Passenger Pigeon.” M——, G. H. iii., 1, 5—Explanation about the Cow Bunting. Mac” is H. C. McDougall. : ‘*Memoir.”? x., 4,-55—Song Sparows in full song at Medford, Mass., Jan. 21, 1878. x., 8, 185—Snow Buntings found at Medford, Mass., all winter (of 1877-8). ‘6 Wiemac”? is F. B. Greenough. “Monon”? is Jas. Laurie. “6 Monmouth”? is Aug. K. Egbert. “Mortimer.” iv., 1, 11—Turning out Grouse on Staten Island. iv., 24, 381—Snipe-shooting on Barnegat Bay. v., 8, 483—Speaks against summer Woodcock shooting.” Nehcosnova, H. De. ii., 26. 412—Case of a Cow Bunting laying in another bird’s nest. Newby, J. B. x, 1, 3—Early resting of Quail near St. Louis, Mo. N(eweomb), R. L._ i., 18, 278—Several rare birds taken at Salem, Mass. i, 20, 316—Gunning notes. ii., 10, 150—‘‘ The Heron’s Torch.” ii., 26, 410—Gunning notes. iii, 16, 245—Albino Red-throated Loon shot at Salem. (Newcomb, R. L.) ‘‘Teal.” iii, 21, 825—Carolina Rail in December at Salem. iii., 23, 357—Bittern shot in January. iv., 9, 184—Spring arrivals at Salem, Mass. iv., 10, 150—Snipe at Salem, Mass., April 8, 1875. iv., 14, 215—“‘ Flight of Migratory Birds.” v., 2, 20— “ Bayside Nomenclature.” v., 2, 26—v., 3, 42—v., 11, 187—-v., 16, 252—Gunning notes. v., 18, 276—Boldness in the Partridge. v., 19, 299— Winter notes at Salem. v., 23, 356—Peculiarly-formed tongue in Golden-winged Woodpecker. v., 25, 390—January notes at Salem. vi., 5, 74—vi., 7, 99—vi.. 11, 171—vi., 12, 180—vi., 15, 239—Spring arrivals at Salem. vi., 24. 387—Spotted Sandpiper caught in a mus- sel. vi., 26, 417—‘‘ The Massachusetts Coast;” birds noticed at Sa- lem, Mass., March 9 to May 17, 1876. vii., 6, 91—Gunning notes. vii., 7, 99—Albino Swallow. vii., 10, 149—vii., 17, 266—Gunning notes, vii., 21, 8325—Albinos ; Wood Ibis shot in New Hampshire by 186 ° \ AUTHORS’ INDEX. Dr, Palmer. vii., 22, 846—Geese at Salem Dec. 80. viii., 6, 80— Spring arrivals at Salem, ix., 2, 34—Stilt Sandpipers abundant at Salem Aug. 6, 1878. ix, 14, 270—Gunning notes. x., 9, 155—Ex- tracts from a naturalist’s notebook. Nreweomb), R. L. x., 10, 179—Gunning notes. Newcomb, R. L. x., 12, 216—Against the English Sparrow. N(ewcomb), R. L. x., 16, 296—Mo-e albinos. x., 21, 899—-Variation in color of'the Baltimore Oriole. xii., %, 126—Spring arrivals at Salem. xii., 8, 146—Short notes on birds. xii., 10, 188—Received Fulmar Petrels and Burgomasters from the Banks of Newfoundland. xii., 11, 216—xii., 12, 283—Spring arrivals at Salem, Mass, Nicholas, Geo. Lawrence, xi., 19, 379—‘' Perseverance in Peewees.” xi., 25, 502—Robin’s nest built on top of a beam; Blue Bird’s nest with six pure white eggs. xii., 4, 67+-An Acadian Owl taken at Sum- mit, N. J., Jan. 25, 1879; its stomach contained a flying squirrel only — slightly digested. xii, 24, 464—‘‘Migration of Some Warblers through Summit, N. J., during the Last Spring ;” notes on eighteen species. ; : ‘Norris, Thaddeus. ii., 4, 54—‘ Variety in Plumage of Birds Produced by Domestication.” ‘ ; N—, J. x., 2, 18—‘' A Singular Combat” between a Spruce Partridge i and Game Cock, in which the former proved the victor. “ Naturalist is A. H. Boies. 6‘ Nimrod.” iii, 25, 389—Bald Eagles catching fish. iv., 10, 149— “Hagles and Game Cocks.” v., 11, 163—‘‘Swallow-tailed Hawk” shot in Pennsylvania. vii., 18, 288—Snow Geese shot at Ithaca, N. Y. “Non.” iii, 6, 86—Gunning notes from Delaware. 66 Noranside.”? -x., 11, 196—A word in favor of the English Sparrow. ‘¢ Norman ” is W. David Tomlin. 66 Nox.” iii., 15, 281—‘‘ Summer Woodcock Shooting.” Ober, Fred. A. i., 12, 181—The Peregrine Falcon; an account of a visit to their eyrie on Mt. Sugar Loaf, near Amherst, Mass. i., 15, 226 Wild life in Florida; mainly descriptive of scenery, etc., but he mentions a visit to Pelican Island, where the Brown Pelican (Pelecanus fuscus) were breeding in myriads. ii., 4,50—‘‘ The Okeechobee Expedition ;” mainly interesting narrative of scenery in Florida, but mentions (Grus americanus) the Whooping Crane as beyond doubt a resident of Flor- ida and breeding there; Everglade Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) bre: d- ing and authentic information of the breeding of the Carolina Paro- _quet (Conurus carolinensis) he thinks will be forthcoming shortly. ii., 11, 162—Birds of Lake Okeechobee, Florida; a list of 62 species ob- served in this region,‘ with notes as to their abundance. ii., 26, 405— Thinks that the nests found by ‘‘ Pioneer ” (see ii., 24, 873) under the water were those of either the Eared Grebe (Podiceps auritus califor- nicus) or the Western Grebe (Podiceps occidentalis). iv., 4, 54—‘' The Pine Grosbeak ;” general account of its habits, as observed in Mass.; also gives some of the winter visitants the past winter (1874-75). xii., 12, 228—Account of a trip on the Island of Dominica. Osborne, §. D. xi.. 12, 239—Finding of the nest of Empidonaz flaviven- tris at Grand Menan, N. B. (mentioned at the Linnean Society). Owen, T. M. x., 16, 297—‘‘ Among the Pigeons ;” interesting breeding notes on Hetopistes migratorius. x., 21, 399—‘“‘A Nest Full;” 42 eggs of the Quail in one nest. O——, C.E. ix, 17, 327—‘‘ A Cat Tolling Ducks.” O°C: ,R. x., 9, 155—‘‘The European Starling ;” general account. “ Observer.”? ‘x., 4, 55—Early Birds on Long Island. xi., 24, 464—‘'A Strange Nesting-Place ;” Blue Bird nesting in a cannon that was fired daily. AUTHORS’ INDEX. 187 * Old Scout.” ii, 24, 371—Game and sporting in Texas. Gllipod Quill is Luke Wyman. * Ornis ” is Geo. Bird Grinnell. _ * Ornithos.” iii., 22, 349—‘‘ Canadian Winter Sports.” ! Ortyx.”? x., 20, 379—‘‘ The Migratory Quail at Home ;” habits in Spain. xii., 15, 284—‘‘ The Feathered Game of North Africa.” Ortyx V.” xii., 11, 205—Habits of the Woodcock at ‘Tonroeton, Penn. “ Our Harry.’ ix., 1, 5—An Albatross was caught on Saugerties Flats, July 18, 1877, near Kingston, N. Y. Page, Geo. Shepard. x., 17, 320—Woodcock breeding at Hartford, Me., about May 20. xii., 9, 165—‘‘ New Jersey Spring Notes.” Page, Wm. L. vi., 22, 855—White Crane taken at Lynchburg, Va. Parker, 8.8. vi., 12, 180—‘‘A Report from New Hampshire ;” a few spring arrivals at Farmington, N. H. Parsons, Geo. ix., 9, 175—Rough-legged Hawk shot at Rockport, Mass. Peale, E. B. ix., 21, 396—Peculiar plumage of Quail. Pearsall, R. F. ii, 8, 123—Eggs of Chrysomitris tristis, xi., 16, 320—In the proceedings of the Linnean Society an article entitled ‘‘ Notes on Grand Menan.” (Phelps, F. E.) ‘‘ Bushwhacker.” ix., 26, 489—‘‘ Brant and Quail in Texas.” Phillips, fe H. vi., 18, 284—‘*The Fauna of Nebraska ;” mostly game birds. he: Pierce, Milton P._ vi., 6, 84—‘‘ Scarcity of Birds in New Jersey ;” obser- vation on a few birds at Wenonah, Gloucester, N. J. Price, R. J L. v., 6, 83—Concerning shipment of Prairie Hens’ eggs to England. , Purdie, H. A. x., 12, 216—Letter to the Linnean Society im reference to the family of Flycatchers (Hmpidonax). x., 14, 255—‘‘ Traill’s Fly- catcher ;” corrections of the former paper. xii., 9, 166—Nesting of the Great Northern and Loggerhead Shrikes in Maine. xii., 14, 265— Probable error in identification in the case of the Great Worthern Shrike above mentioned ; the Loggerhead is the only one cf the fami- . ly found breeding at Bangor, Me. : P——._ vii., 22, 342—‘' English Sparrows in Cold Climates ;” they stand the cold easily. p——,C.F. vi., 5, 67—“‘ Birds of Southern Pennsylvania ;” noteson some . birds of Chester County, Penn. Pp ~C.%. xii, 16, 814—Turkeys at Salem, N. C. P. 9G. viii., 7, 96—‘‘ Habits of Domesticated Wild Geese.” p—.,, H. G@. ii, 4, 54‘ Do Quail Withhold Their Scent ?” T——, J. x., 7, 117—Habits of the Ruffed Grouse. P——,T. E._xi., 28, 462—Asks if the Whippoorwill is distinct from the N‘ght Hawk, to which the Editors reply in the affirmative. * Papabotte is W. W. Edwards. 6 Pat.?? vi., 10, 147—‘‘ Hunting on Reelfoot Lake,” near Memphis, Tenn.; a few birds noticed. ; : < Penobscot ” is D. S. Libbey. “6 Perdix.”? xii., 28, 444—Florida Gallinule taken in Illinois. “ Perdrix.” i., 24, 374—Thinks that the large hybrid Ducks are a cross between the Mallard and the Gadwall. iv., 18, 204—Game notes from St. Louis, Mo. “ Pere Nixon.” iv., 4, 58—English Sparrows common at Hamburg, Penn. vi., 6, 84—Spring notes from Hamburg, Penn. . 188 AUTHORS’ INDEX. % Pickle.’ iv., 14, 215—‘ Concerning Taxidermy.” *‘ Pionee”.”? ii., 7, 1083—Has never seen a dog point a setting Quail. ii., 8, 123—Albino Robin shot at Nicasio, Cal. ii., 24, 373 - secount of finding nests with eggs under water (probably some species of Grebe whose nests have become submerged—H. B. B.). _ii., 26, 405—‘‘ The Scent Question,” as noticed on the California Quail, which the writer claims does not give out scent on the nest nor in dry weather, but it does in damp or wet weather. Piscatos is Dr. M. Goldsmith. * Piseco.”? ii., 4, 54.—Concerning the luminous spot on Herons’ breasts. ii., 4, 60—‘‘ Remarkable Power of Marking Birds” when Rail-shoot- ing. “ Portsa.”? xi., 25, 502—‘' Are Woodcock Nocturnal?” reasons given fa- voring this view. . “ Portugais.”? viii., 12, 182—Records finding Woodcock at Quebec. Can. “ Ptarmigan.” x., 19, 8359—‘‘ Bird Notes from Illinois ;” arrivals at Leb- anon, Ill. (Quay, T. S.) ‘‘ Dom. Pedro.” viii., 1, 4—The Fish Hawk will take a fish after dropping it. viii, 15, 224—Reiterating the above state- ‘ment. viii., 22, 860 --In favor of the English Sparrow. ix., 2, 24— Birds killed by telegraph wires. x.. 1, 3—‘‘A Troublesome Owl ;” one attacked aman. x., 18, 2836—‘‘ Crimes of the Crow” and Crow Blackbird as well. “Quid.” ix., 9, 176—White Pelican and Great Blue Heron shot at Port Huron, Mich * @uill-Driver ° is C. A. Sumner. Rcagsdale), G. H. iv., 25, 393—Chaparral Cock found at Gainesville, Texas. v., 22, 346—M- cking Bird at Gainesville Dec. 19, 1875. v.. 24, 372—Mocking Bird noticed Dec. 28, 1875. Ragsdale, GH. vi., 17, 266—Notes from Gainesville, Texas, vi., 23, , 370—‘‘ Texan Ornithology ;” notes on birds breeding at Gainesville between April 24 and June 5, 1876. vi., 24, 387—Upland Plover breed at Gainesville, Texas. vii., 26, 404—Nesting of t e Hooded Oriole in Cooke Co., Texas. viii., 8, 883—*‘ An Inquiry ;” Burrowing Owl and other species at Gainesville. : Ragsdale), G. H. viii, 13. 195—Account of a Red-cockaded Woodpecker destroying the nest of a Downy Woodpecker at Gainesville. Ragsdale, @. H. ix., 2. 24—‘‘ Capture of Buteo harlani (Aud. ) in Texas ;” specimen taken Nov. 16, 1876, and sent to Mr. Ridgway for identi- fication. x., 7, 118—Painted Bunting and Leconte’s Sparrow shot at Gainesville. - ‘ (Ransom, W. B.) ‘‘ Lutron.” ix., 24, 450—‘ Habits of the Ruffed Grouse.” Rathbun, 8. F. and F. R.° xii., 18, 347—Notice of their paper (in con- junction with H. Gilbert Fowler and Frank § Wright) on the birds of Central New York. Ready, John A. ix., 21, 397—‘' Those Quail Not All Gone to Sea;” Mi- gratory Quail shot at Savannah, Ga. Redlan, L. vi., 10, 147—Notes a few birds at Portland, Me. (Reed Byron) ‘‘ Veteran.” ii., 5, 66—‘‘ Habits of the Sage Cock.” ii., 15, 230—‘‘ Habits of the Tetrao obscurus.” iii., 6, 85—Black snakes eat- ing young Woodcock. ; ; Rhodes, W. viii, 11, 165—‘‘ Imported Birds for Our: Birds ;” advocating same. x., 5, 76—‘‘ The European Starling ;” account of their habits. Richmond, C. A. xii., 19, 365—Account of a Great Black-backed Gull caught on Cape Cod, Mass., and tamed. AUTHORS’ INDEX, 189 Ridgway, Robert. j., 19, 289-—‘* The Grouse and Quails of North Amer- ica Discussed in Relation to their Variation with Habitat ;” an inter- esting and valuable paper on the climatic variation of these two fami- lies, giving the ranges of the different races. ii., 1, 14 Review by the Editors of a history of North American birds, by Baird, Rrewer and Ridgway. ii., 12, 179—Review by the Editors of Vol. III. ii., 16, 244—‘* The D do ;” correcting the statement made at ii., 15, 234that specimens of the Dodo had been brought home from the Navigator Islands, they being specimens of the Little Dodo (Didunculus strigt- rostris). iii., 6, 85—Answers a description of a strange bird in the preceding number by stating it is probably Picicorvus columbianus, iii., 20, 8309—Tha* the English Sparrow has driven away all our native birds from the grounds of the Smithsonian Institution. vi., 10 148.— Review of his papers on the American Falconide and the ornithology of Guadalupe Island, by Ernest Ingersoll _xii., 16, 307—Note to Mr. G. B. Grinnelt concerning specimen of Siurus neous taken at Como, Wyoming, by Mr. 8. W. Williston. Roberts, Thos. 8S. v., 19, 292—‘‘ New Birds from Minnesota ;” an addi- tion of some twenty species to Dr. Hatch’s list of 1874. vi. 10, 148— Observations on Ampelis garrulus at Minneapolis, Minn.; ‘‘ Winter Varieties in Minnesota ;”—note on the Evening Grosbeak and other species. vii., 11, 164—Lincoln’s and Harris’ Finches common at Min- neap ‘lis, Minn., first week in October. xii., 6, 106—An interesting paper read before the Linnean Society of New York on the Warblers found near Minneapolis, Minn. Robinson, R. E.) vi., 7, 100—Winter notes at Ferrisburgh, Vt. Robinson, R. E. vi., 20, 318—‘‘ Spring Birds of Vermont ;” notes at Fer- risburgh, Vt. Rvobinson, R. E.) ix., 10, 185—Random notes. (Robinson, R. F.) ‘‘ Awahsoose.” ix., 18, 346—A few facts about Ruffed Grouse. x., 12, 215—Notes on a few species. xi., 16, 321—Eccen- tricities of the Ruffed Grouse. Robinson, R. E. _ xii., 15, 285—‘‘ Unusual in Vermont ;” noting a speci- men of the Florida Gallinule (@. ga’eata) caught in a muskrat trap April 28, 1879, at Ferrisburgh, Vt., and stating that one was taken similarly a few years previous, but making the assertion that the Pur- ple Gallinule is not uncommon at the same place, which is without doubt an error. Robinson, W. Russell. v., 21, 3283—“‘ A List of Albino Birds ;” also gives several instances of melanism ; Editors add a note. xii., 22, 424— English Sparrows eat grasshoppers, Croton bugs and roaches. Rockwell, Cleveland. xi.. 3, 46—-‘ A Tough Young Night Hawk.” Rogers, Philip C. x., 5, 77—“ Habits of the Ruffed Grouse.” Roosevelt, Robt. B. xi., 10. 2083—About the English Sparrow. Rou-sel, Albert C. xii., 1, 6—Quail can be raised in confinement. R ,S. A. xii, 6, 106—‘ Hard Times for the Birds,” owing to the severe cold. R—,W.H. x., 18, 235—Birds towering when shot. ‘Ramon ” is M. Grinnell. “ Redwing.” j vi., 9, 188—‘ Quails Eat Skunk-Cabbage Seed.” vii., 8, 122 Gunning notes from Tenafly, N. J. viii., 6, 80—Spring arrivals at Tenafly, N. J. viii., 19, 307—The presence of English sparrows makes very little difference with other birds at Tenafly, N.J « Retriever.” ii., 1, 5—‘‘ Do Quail Voluntarily Retain Their Scent ?” 6 Roamer ”’ is Everett Smith. , : ‘“ Ruffed Grouse.” x., 12, 215—Habits of the Ruffed Grouse in New Eng- land—concluded on page 274. . 199 . AUTHORS’ INDEX. “ Rusticus.? v., 26, 411—‘‘ Shooting near Port Royal, S. 0.” -vii., 18, 283 —Gunners’ notes from Port Royal, 8. C. ' Sage, C. H. _ii., 25, 894—-Woodcock are found on the hill-sides in July at Great Barringtou, Mass. : Sage, E. 0. vi., 15, 238—Wilson Snipe alighting in a tall tree. Sage, J. H. ix., 19, 366—‘‘ Notes on Albinos;” also two specimens of’ Yellow Rail taken at Portland, Conn. x., 9, 156—Spring notes at Portland, Conn. Sale, C.J. xii., 14, 265—LKarly nesting of Eagles in Virginia. Sanford, J. N. ix., 21, 400—How to shoot Loons. Saverance, John A, viii., 9, 129—‘‘ Nomenclature ;” complains of sports meu calling birds by their wrong names. Schook, Oliver D. vii., 2, 20—‘‘ Charges Against the Crow.” Seott, Chas. FE. xii., 8, 146—Woodcock captured at Bristol, Penn., March 10, 1879. Scott), C. E. xii, 9, 166—Woodcock Caught by a cat. Scott, E. W. xii., 15, 294—Wild Turkeys common May 7, 1879, at Mays- ville, Ark. Scott, Joseph. x., 7, 117—Habits of the Ruffed Grouse. Schiliaber), B. P. xii., 22, 424—Against the English Sparrow. Smith, D. E. vii., 6, 84—Recording the capture of a Double-crested,Cor- morant on the Miramichi River, New Brunswick, May, 1876. (Smith, Everett) ‘‘Roamer.” iii, 21, 824—‘‘ Roamers;” a list of several stragglers in Maine. iii., 25, 389—Gives descriptions of Plotus an- hinga and Graculus dilophus floridanus, both of which species are called Water Turkeys in Florida. iv., 4, 54—‘‘Hagles;” quotes Au- dubon that they prefer putrid food. iv., 21, 326—‘‘ Cock Grouse Pro- _ tecting Nests.” vii., 11, 164—Carolina Dove shot at Machias, Maine, Oct. 9, 1876. ‘vii., 23, 357—‘‘ Does the Osprey Ever Take Dead Fish?” He thinks not. viii., 8, 1183—‘‘ Ospreys Taking Dead Fish ;” further particulars. viii., 19, 8300—‘‘Ospreys Taking Dead Fish ;” further discussion. Smith, Everett. ix.. 21, 397—Trusts favorble reports will be obtained of the Migratory Quail.” xii., 7, 126—‘‘ Winter in the North ;” birds noticed in Eastern Canada during a hunting trip. xii., 8, 146— ‘Spring Notes” from the Province of Quebec. Scmith), F. W. ii., 28, 358—Gunning notes from Portland, Me. ' Smith, G. Aug. vi., 10, 148—‘‘ Birds of Fort Wayne, Ind ;” short notes on fifty-two species likely to be found there in winter (Glauctdium gnoma isan error; should read Nyctule acudica—H. B. B.). Smith, Greene. ix., 15, 285—‘‘ Brant ;” asks for positive information as to its range. Smith, Horace. ii., 23, 8358—‘‘ Woodcock in New Jersey.” Smith, Mamnasseh. ii., 16, 245—‘‘ Migration of Birds ;” dates of arrival of several species at Portland, Me. Spera, W.H. vi., 4, 52-—List of spring arrivals at Ephrata, Penn., for 1875. Squire, G. R. xii., 23, 444—Woodcock breed twice a year at Asbury Park, N. J. St. Clair, J. W. viii., 16, 240—‘‘ Some Southern Wood Notes” from Law- tonville, Ga., in a popular vein. ‘ Stacy, D. F. x., 4,,55—Cites others as authority, as well as himself, that Brant are found in Minnesota. Stanton, W, vii., 14, 212—Partridge flying through a pane of glass, Bek aes ead AUTHORS’ INDEX. i9{ Staples, LE. F. xii., 19, 865—A partial albino Robin that imitated the Whip- poorwill was "shot at Lakeville, Mass. Steele), Thos. S. x., 7, 117—Habits of the Kuffed Grouse. Steele, W.F, iii., 4, 59‘ Protection of English Snipe ;” does not believe in spring shooting, as they breed much further South than generally suspected. { (tephens), J. xii., 17, 8323—Habits of the Capercailzie in Europe. Sterling, Dr. E. x., 6, 95—‘‘ Food of the Wild Pigeon” (a letter to the Editors about the English Sparrow, about x., 16, 296). ‘Cterling), Dr. F. xi., 20, 400—‘‘ How Does Gravel Find its Way Into Song Sparrows’ ‘Nests ?” Stevens, Winthrop G. vi., 14, 215—‘* Bird Arrivals on the Harlem ;” spring notes at West Farms, N.Y. viii., 24, 400—‘‘ Ornithological Notes,” giving dates of spring arrivals at West Hams N. Y., of thir- ty-two species for three different years. (Stockwell, G. A.) ‘‘ Archer.” The fauna of Michigan. viii., 15, 224— viii., 16, 241—viii., 17, 201—viii., 18, 281—viii., 19, 300—viii., 22, 361—viii., 23, 880—A few notes, but in many cases only a nominal list, with no authorities for facts given. (Stratton, F. 8.) “ Antler.” xii., 15, 285—‘‘ Drumming of the Ruffed Grouse” at Piney Falls, Tenn. Sturtevant, Geo. A. xii., 18, 245—Buffle head Duck shot in Oregon. (Sumner, €. A.) ‘Quill Driver.” x., 12, 216—Purple Martins at Milford, Mass. xii., 8, 146—Blue Birds at Milford, Mass Sutton, J. iv., 8, 122—Gunners’ notes from Midway, Ky. Swabey, Breierien. v., 7, 100—‘‘ The Testimony of Birds.” Swainson, John. x., 18, 935—““'The Gray Partridge (Perdéz cinerea) of Europe ;” about introducing them here. a., 16, 29—*‘ The Gray Part- ridge ;” further notes. S 2 Vv. 14, 219—Gunners’ notes from Fort Scott, Kansas. S . xii, 11, 216—Gunning notes from Clinton, Conn. S—,C F. ii. 7, 1083—Concerning the eggs of Chrysomitris tristis. S—.,E. v., 28, 356—Robin seen at Portland, Me:, Dec. 16, 1875. S—,. BR. iv, 14, 215—‘ Albino Linnet” (probably Purple Finch) shot at DEE Mass. S—-, H. v., 26, 410—Gunners’ notes from Columbia, S. C. S 9J.B vii., 15 230—‘ The Arctic Owl” common on the Massachu- setts coast in October, 1576. S—, J.T. B. ix., 5, 85—Ruffed Grouse flying with her young hanging to her feathers with their bills. —, J. V. iii., 22, 8483—Wild Turkeys in Pennsylvania. S »V.C. viii., 2, 17—Butcher Birds BEGAN at Towanda, Penn., “anise of 1876-7. S—, W.-H. vii., 8, 122—Gunners’ notes from Norfolk, Va. se See iii., 25, 394—‘ Summer Woodcock Shooting.” iv., 17, 269— “Summer Woodcock Shooting ;” against same. iv , 24, 381—‘‘July Shooting ;” birds are often not fully fledged. ; “Sanger.” ix., 26, 489—Has killed more females of the Ruffed Grouse ‘ than males. **Samourai.” vii., 6, o1—vit, %, 102—Gunners’ notes from Rye, N. H. 6 Sawbones ” is John Dixwell. * Setter.”? v., 3, 42—Gunners’ notes from Seaville, N. J. § Shelton.” vill ., 11, 160—Procured an Albino Robin at Rahway, N. J. 199 AUTHORS! INDEX. * Shot.?? v., 18, 204—vi., 23, 376—Gunners’ notes from Newport, R. I. “Sierra.” iii., 8, 115—‘‘ Grouse Shooting in Colorado.” “Sigma Phi.”? iii., 5, 68—‘‘A Bird Not to be Imposed Upon” by the Cow Bunting. “6 Silva.?? xii., 22, 424—A tale of good Sparrows. “ Sinkboat.” xii., 8, 146—Hybrid Duck. * Speculator »? is Robt. 'T. Morris. “Sportsman.” v., 7, 100—Pure white Crow shot at Centreville, Mass. “Stanstead.?? x., 7, 117—Habits of the Ruffed Grouse. “Staunch,” ix., 18, 8345—Asks that sportsmen will watch for the Migra- tory Quail and report. “Steuben.” viii, 14, 208—Spring arrivals at Hornellsville, N. Y. ‘“‘subseriber.”’ vii., 12, 186—Gunning notes from Galveston, Texas. x., 6, 95—Account of an Owl attacking a person. Thayer, Henry F. v., 16, 248—Albino Partridge shot at West Bridge- water, Mass. Thompson, Frank J. xii., 14, 265—Wild Pigeons breeding in confine- ment. 2 Thompson, Maurice. xii., 18, 847—Remarks on the game of Northern Georgia. 2 Tileston, W. M. iv., 3, 40—‘‘ Birds in Extremis ;” developing new traits, ‘ owing to the extreme cold winter. iv., 7, '04—‘‘Spare the Birds ;” an appeal against their wholesale slaughter for hat ornaments, etc. Tober, E. B. v., 18, 275—‘‘ The Life of Winter Birds.” (Tomlin, W. David) ‘‘ Norman.” viii., 25, 420—x., 20, 379—In favor of ~ the English Sparrow and Starling. Treat, Mrs. Mary. viii., 8, 112—‘ Our Mocking Bird ;” popular notes. Trotter, Spencer. vii., 7, 99—Records finding a white-footed mouse in possession of an old nest of the Red-eyed Vireo. xii., 2, 25—-A paper read before the Linnean Society of New York on the occurrence of certain rare birds near Philadelphia, Penn. ,C. W. v., 11, 167—Asks for differences between the Cunvas-back and Red-head Ducks, which the Editors give. ‘Tanager’? is Rosa Audubon. ‘¢ Tantramar.”’ ix., 19, 867—‘‘ More Birds’ Nests in Extraordinary Places.” “Teal” is R. L. Newcomb. — - s‘ Tonic’? is M. M. Benschoter. “6 Transit.” xii., 5, 85—‘ The Flesh of the Sage Grouse” is good. ‘Truth?’ xii, 9, 166—‘‘ A Wise Quail.” U—. T. x, 6, 99—Spring notes from Peotone, Ml. “Uli? v., 11, 171—Game notes from Lenox, Ohio. “‘Umbellus.” vi., 7, 99—Snow Birds and Snow Buntings found at Peo- tone, Ill., in winter. “Um Zoo E.”’ iv., 20, 8316—‘‘ Game in Kansas.” “© Uneas.” x., 6, 99—xii., 7, 126—Spring notes at Buffalo, N. Y. Valentine, Richard. iii, 1, 9—About getting eggs of Cupidonia eupido for shipment. Vialentine), R. x., 6, 99—Spring arrivals at Janesville, Wis. Van Vleck, B. H. and Professor D. S. Jordan, ii., 11, 173—Review of their ‘‘ Key to Birds, Batrachians and Fishes.” 6‘ Verd Mont Abroad.” ix., 21, 397—Blue Birds at New Haven, Conn., Dec. 19, 1877. : ais T AU THORS’ INDEX. 193 “Verd Mont” is R. R. Mintumn. * Veteran ”’ is Byron Reed. Vibert, Philip. vii., 24, 373—Breeding of the Wild Goose in Confine- ment. xii., 8, 147—A word in favor of the English Sparrows. “Von.” vi., 12, 187—Snipe at West Meriden, Conn., April 17, 1876. W—. vii., 7, 102—Gunners’ notes from Hallowell, Me. W - &., 26, 503—Blue Bird nesting in a railroad car. W—, A.D. iv., 14, 220—‘‘Snipe Shooting Over” in Morris Co., N. J., j May 8, 1875. ; Walker, J. H.' ix., 23, 429—‘‘ A Fight for Life” between a Bald Eagle and a Duck. Walsh, Wm. viii., 19, 307—Verdict against the English Sparrows. Wanmaker, E. S._ ii., 12, 180—‘‘ Do Quail Withhold their Scent ?” They do not unless frightened, when, by crouching down, they bind their feathers closely together. iii., 4, 59—‘‘ Inoperative Game Laws.” w—,C. vii., 18, 199—Local name of the Colaptés auratus is ‘‘ Clape.” Ww—, C.S. v., 19, 292—Asks naturalists to give lists of birds that surely raise two broods in a season. Webster, Frederic S. iv., 6, 85—Wilson’s Snipe shot at Mechanicsville, ‘ N. Y., Dec., 16, 1874, the thermometer at the time 8 degrees below zero. vi., 24, 887—Recording the capture of a specimen of the Wood Ibis near Troy, N. Y. . (Weir, D. B.) ‘‘ Byrne.” xii., 12, 226—Common names of Pulica Ameri- cana. West, J. E. iv., 11, 166—‘‘ The Great American Eagle ;” speaks of their thievish propensities; one flew away with a lamb. (Westcott, Chas. 8.) ‘‘Homo.” i., 21, 325—‘‘ Rail Shooting on the Dela- ware ;” notes on the different species shot there, with a good descrip- tion of a Rail shoot. i., 22,342—Strange Ducks; describing speci. mens of hybrids, which Mr. J. H. Batty thinks are hybrids between the male Mallard (Anas boschas) and females of either the White- fronted Goose (Anser albifrons gambeli) or the Snow Goose (Anser hyperboreus), i., 23, 865—An English Snipe (Gailinago wilsont) killed near Philadelphia, ‘Christmas, 1873. i., 24, 871—Autumn Woodcock shooting in Pennsylvania; describing a hunt. i., 24, 374—Speaks of a hybrid between a tame Mallard and a Pullet. i., 25, 390—Do Quail voluntarily retain their scent? He thinks they cannot when moving, but that when they are frightened their feathers keep same in, for they then crouch into the smallest possible space. ii., 2, 22—In- stances of albinism. ii., 2, 22—Concerning Quail withholding their scent. ii., 5, 70—Have we a Quail or Partridge among us? Discuss- ing the common name of Ortyz virginianus. Favoring Quail as the term to be used. ii., 6, 86—‘‘ The Summer Moult of Woodcock” occurs in August, when they take to the cornfields. ii., 6, 89—‘‘ The Stocking of our Eastern Barrens with Pinnated Grouse;” strongly advocating stocking the barren tracts in New Jersey and Long Island, where this bird was formerly abundant. ii., 7, 103—‘‘ The Luminous Breast of the Night Waders ;” stating that he has proved the possess- ion of the luminious quality in the American Bittern and the Least Bittern. ii., 10, 149—‘' The Stocking of our Eastern Barrens with Pinnated Grouse.” They have been successfully raised in Worcester County, Md., and he sees no reason why it cannot be done in New Jersey. ii., 15, 235—Letter against allowing midsummer Woodcock ~ shooting, ‘especially this year (1874), as the spring was so backward first layings were destroyed and the young birds will not be half grown. iii., 7, 99—Ruffed Grouse and Ruffed Grouse Shooting ; a sportsman’s account. iii., 7, 107—Gunning notes from the Delaware. iii., 8, 116— 194 AUTHORS! INDEX. “To Pinnated Grouse Remain in Packs all the Season ?” - He wonders how any sportsman can doubt it. iii., 9, 181—Woodcock and Wood- cock shootings a sportsman’s account. iii., 11, 163—-Snipe and Snipe shooting ; @ spor!sman’s account. ; W—.,G. A. x., 6, 99—Spring arrivals at Dover, N. H. xii., 12, 232— ven Blue Birds and Black Ducks abundant at Dover, N.H., April 14, 1879. (White, Robt. B.) ‘‘ Checkcord.” ii, 6, 86—Quail can withhold their Si scent. iii., 19, 294—‘‘ Plain Questions for Sportsmen.” iv., 12, 185 —‘*Game Protection.” Whitman, G. P. iv., 11, 167—A specimen of the Purple Gallinule (Por. phyrio martinica) shot at Rockport, Mass., April 12, 1875. WwW » T. BR. v., 17, 260—Remarkable success in training Woodcock. “* Wild.” xii, 11, 216—Snipe at Red Bank, N. J., April 8, 1879... ‘Will.’ ix., 24, 451—‘*The Woodpecker as a Flycatcher.” Wiliams, M. A. - v., 1, 3—‘‘Southwest Florida as 2 Game Country.”, Williams, W. H. ix., 19, 366—‘‘ An Interesting Question ;” asks whether sportsmen share his experience when shooting Ruffed Grouse in’ find- ing they are usually males. Williams), W. H. ix., 22, 414—Unusual winter birds at Lakeville, Conn. x., 6, 99—Spring arrivals at Lakeville, Conn. x., 9, 156—Habits of Ruffed Grouse in Connecticut. x., 16, 305—‘‘ An Interesting Cabi- net and Curiosities of a Naturalist ;” account of the collection of Dr. W. Wood, of East Windsor Hill, Conn., giving many interesting notes on species found in Connecticut. Williams, W. H. x., 20, 387—‘‘Letting Loose the Messina Quail” at Lake- ville, ‘Conn. Walliems), W.H. xi., 1, 2—Nesting of the Migratory Quail at Lakeville, onn, : ; e ' ee Williams, W.H. xii., 17, 331—Migratory Quail; records the return of some from the South May 3 and 7 at Lakeville, Conn, where some were introduced. Willicott, W. viii., 9, 129—‘‘What Becomes of Our Foreign Song Birds ?” States that.some eight years since he heard several English Skylarks singing near Brooklyn, N. Y., and es! saw some killed by a pot- hunter ; none seen since then until last summer (1876), when he saw one and heard it sing. Williston, S. W. xi.,1, 2—‘' A Fond Foster Father ;” a male Cardinal rear- ing Baltimore Orioles. xii., 16, 309—xii., 17, 825—xii., 19, 365-— xii., 20, 885—‘‘ A List of Birds of Southern Wyoming,” with notes by Geo. Bird Grinnell. Wilson, E.R. iv.; 25, 390—Note on Mother Cary’s Chicken and the Black Albatross breeding on the Gallipagos Iglands, South Pacific. Wilson, J.T. i., 23, 857—Albino Woodcock shot at Milton, Mass. Wilson, T. J. vii., 10, 148—‘‘ The Butcher Bird in New York ;” note on the Loggerhead and Great Northern Shrikes near Auburn, N. Y. Wilson, ead Wz. xii., 7, 126—Ivory-billed Woodpeckers at Lentes Land- ing, Fla, | W—. J. viii, 9, 129—‘‘Crow Blackbirds Eat Fish ;” observations in Florida. w—,J.E. ii., 3, 36—‘'The Game of North Carolina.” v., 8, 122— Gunners’ notes from Newberne, N. C.. vii., 10, 149—Gunners’ notes from Newberne, N. C. e W-—, L. FE. xii., 10, 188—Note.on Wild Geese. Wood, A. H. iii., 3, 389—Concerning food. of the Ruffed Grouse. ‘AUTHORS’ INDEX, 199 “Wood Duck.%? vi., 12, 180—Albino Sora Rail shot at Englewood, N. x La R. of, ie f10—Bnetish Snipe on the Hackensack Meadows, N. J., Jan. Vheeler, W. B. vi, 12, 181—‘* A Maryland Calendar ;” winter and spring notes at Boonsboro, Ma. Wright, Elizur. ix., 8, 144—“ Bird Culture ;” extract from a paper read before the Social Science Association, Wright, Frank 8. _xii., 18, 347—Notice of his paper (in conjunction with FR. and. F. Rathbun and H. G. Fowler), ‘‘ The Birds of Central New York. Wright, Wm. A. ix., 16, 310—An albino Quail shot at Elkton, Maryland. « W—,S.S8. ix. 22, 415—Robins and Wild Geese at Watertown, Wis., >» Dee. 22, 1877. W—, TT. vii., 4, 59—Gunners’ notes from Leesburg, Va. Wyman, }. i., 22, 342—General account of the Upland Plover. ii., 7, 108 —The Heron’ 8 Torch ;” adds his testimony that they show a lumi- nous spot in the night. Ci L. ?) “Ollipod Quill.” iii., 2, 21—‘‘ Let the Birds Live ” iii., 10, ‘Birds as the Friends and Co-laborers of the Gardener.” ‘Hii. bs i. 212" The English Sparrow.” “X.Y. Z.”? viii, 65—A specimen of the King Eider shot near Syra- cuse, NY.’ *¢ Yankee» is Ge. Bird Grinnell. Yarrow, H.C. viii., 1, 4—‘‘ The Black Duck in the Rocky Mountains ;” records specimens from Rush Lake, Utah. ~ ‘Yo? (Geo. Bird Grinnell). viii., 9, 152—‘‘ Nebraska Notes,” principally on game birds. Young, C. H. xii., 10, 185—Two instances of albinism in Woodcock. (Young, Col. Rawlings), ‘‘Guyon.” ii., 14, 210—‘‘ Hunting the Wild Tur- key.” ii., 26, 402—‘‘ Sport i in- Mississippi. ”_ v., 26, 411—‘‘ Quail in | Mississippi.” vi., 22, 360—‘‘ Mississippi Notes” viii. 15, 224— “‘Migration of King Birds” in very large flocks near Corinth, Miss., April 23. No Scarlet Tanagers have arrived yet. ix, 2, 24— “Song of the Mocking Bird,” singing at night. x., 13, 244—Short ote ‘ from Corinth, Miss, ss Young Naturalist.” “x., 16, 297—‘‘ Massachusetts Notes” at North Adams, Youngs, J. E. vii., 11, 164—‘‘ A Pet Quail in New York.” a Seen hs