1853.] 396 



September Qth, 1853. 

 Vice-President Bridges in the Chair. 



A communication was presented from Dr. M. C. Read, of Hudson, 

 Ohio, entitled " Notes on the Birds of Northern Ohio," which was re- 

 ferred to Mr. Cassin, Dr. Wilson, and Dr. Leidy. 



Major Le Conte presented a paper intended for publication, describing 

 a new species of Pacane Nut ; which was referred to Dr. Zantzinger, Dr. 

 Bridges, and Mr. Durand. 



A communication was read from the American Philosophical Society, 

 dated September 5th, 1853, acknowledging the receipt of No. 9, Vol. 6, 

 of the Proceedings. 



September 20^A. 

 Vice-President Bridges in the Chair. 



Major Le Conte read a letter from Mr. J. Barnard Davis, dated 

 Shelton, Staflfordshire, England, August 20th, 1858, relative to the 

 proposed issue b^- subscription of a new work, ^'Crania Britannica." 



A letter was read from the Secretary of the Trustees of the New 

 York State Library, dated September 16th, 1853, acknowledging the 

 receipt of the Proceedings, No. 9, Vol. 6. 



Septemher lltli. 



The President, Mr. Ord, in the Chair. 



The Committee on Mr. Bead's communication on the Birds of Northern 

 Ohio, reported in favor of publication in the Proceedings. 



Catalogue of the Birds of Northern Ohio. 

 By M. C. Read, of Hudson, Ohio. 



1. Falco columbarius, Linn. 



Frequently seen in autumn and the early part of winter, though not very 

 abundant. 



2. Fai,co sparverius, Linn. 



Very common from early spring to late in the fall. 



3. Falco peregrinus, Gmel. 

 Rarely seen. 



4. Falco Cooperii, Bonap, 

 Rarely seen. 



5. Falco fuscus, Gmel. 

 Common. 



6. Falco furcatds, Linn. 



Occasionally visits the southern counties of the Reserve. 



7 Falco hyemalis, Wil. 



Abundant during the whole year. 



proceed. ACAD. NA.T. SCI. OF PHILADELPHIA, VOL, VI., NO. XI. 57 



