CATALOGUE. 



TURDIDJE, THE THRUSHES. 



1. Turdus migratorius, Lixx. Robin. Common 

 summer resident ; abundant everywhere ; breeds as abun- 

 dantly A few winter regularly ; but I am inclined to think 

 that these are visitors from the north, and do not reside 

 durino; summer. The regular summer residents arrive in 



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the latter part of February, and depart in November. 



2. Turdus naevius, GM. - - Varied Thrush. Has been 

 taken once, at Ipswich, in December. It is, however, en- 

 tirely accidental. 



3. Turdus mustelinus, GM. Wood Thrush. Mod- 

 erately common summer resident ; nests on low bushes or 



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trees in swampy woods or thickets. I have found the nest, 

 with young, as early as June 4th. The usual time of nest- 

 ing in this section is, however, about June 1st. Arrives 

 from May llth to 18th ; departs about the middle of Oc- 

 tober. 



I have invariably found this bird exceedingly shy and 

 difficult to approach. It may be seen in early morning, and 

 during the evening twilight, in the breeding-season, perched 

 on the topmost bough of some tall tree, pouring out a flood 

 of delightful melody. In autumn it does not sing, and is 

 seldom seen. 



4. Turdus Pallasii, CAB. Hermit Thrush. Very 

 common during its migrations, especially in autumn, whei? 



