LOCAL FAUNA 



City Bird Life 



In November, 1908, the Bulletin published a Hst of the 

 birds observed by Mr. H. R. Sass, in his garden on Legare 

 street. The list at that time included 90 species. During 

 the eleven months which have elapsed since the publication 

 of the list, a number of new records have been made, bring- 

 ing the total number of birds observed, up to 106 species ex- 

 clusive of the English sparrow. These additions are given 

 below. 



In connection with Mr. Sass's list of garden birds, the list 

 which we publish this month of birds observed by a few 

 members of the Charleston Natural History Society on the 

 College of Charleston campus should interest all students of 

 local bird-life. Although the campus list contains a much 

 smaller number of species than Mr. Sass's list, it furnishes 

 a truer indication of the capabilities of the city in general as 

 a place for bird study. The location of Mr. Sass's garden 

 renders it peculiarly attractive to birds— in the south-west- 

 ern part of the city and practically bordering the Ashley 

 River. The campus, on the other hand, is situated in the 

 heart of the city far from both rivers, and, although con- 

 taining more large trees than the average city garden, shares 

 with the latter the disadvantage of being entirely surrounded 

 by houses and noisy streets. The campus list, therefore, af- 

 fords a better idea of what birds may be seen by the average 

 city dweller than does Mr. Sass's hst. 



It should be noted, moreover, that, although the campus 

 list has already attained to a considerable length, it will cer- 

 tainly grow rapidiy for some time to come, since at present 

 the observations on which it is based cover a period of less 

 than two years. 



The following species are especially noteworthy, since 

 they are seldom seen in the city: — Red-headed woodpecker, 



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