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extended over the remainder of the year. They were made altogether 

 withont the aid of a gun, tlie birds being observed by means of field 

 glasses. 



In all there were observed here during the year 142 species, of 

 which 33 were noted by all five observers, 39 by four of them, 25 by 

 three, 13 by two and 32 by one only. The result of these observations 

 is the addition of seven new species (two of which await further con- 

 firmation) to the Club list, bringing the total number recorded by the 

 Club up to 222. The additions are as follows : 



1. Hychochelidon nigra surinamensis. Black Tern ; already noted 

 by Mr. White in Spring Keport. 



2. Buteo lineatus. Ked-shouldered Hawk : one shot at the Quar- 

 ries on the Montreal Road on 24th Sept. by Mr. White. 



3. Otocoris alpestris praticola. Prairie Horned Lark : this 

 sub-species should have been recorded before, as it is a summer resident^ 

 whilst 0. alpestris is a winter visitor. The present sub-species is rather 

 common from about the beginning of March. Mr. White questions this. 



4. Acaiithis linaria rostrata. Greater Redpoll : INIr. White re- 

 ports this species as having been taken here some years since, but for 

 some reason it has never been recorded by the Club. 



5. Geothlypis agilis. Connecticut Warbler : this species was ob- 

 served by Messrs. Ballantyne and Lees : by the latter in the Mer Bleue 

 at Eastman's Springs, July 21, and at Clark's Bush July 22, and by 

 both at Dow's Swamps Aug. 5 and Sept. 2. As this species was only 

 identified with the glass it is inserted as doubtful, pending further in- 

 vestigation. 



6. Cisiothorus palustris. Long-billed Marsh Wren : one specimen 

 shot by Mr. Edwards, Taxidermist, on 21st May, and now in the 

 Museum of the Geological Survey. 



7. Tardus AUcice. Gray-cheeked Thrush : several reported shot 

 here and in Prince Edward County, Bowerman. We see no reason 

 why this bird should not have been observed here before, but as there 

 is also doubt as to the identification of this species, it is held under query 

 as in the case of No. 5. 



