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Bulletin Wisconsin Natural History Society. [Vol. 9. Nos. 1-2. 



Table of sparrows examined for Monostoma by Professor 

 Halpin, June 15 to July 24, 1910: 



Number Number Severity of 



Date Examined Age Parasitized Infection 



It is interesting in this relation to consider the weather con- 

 ditions during the season in question. In general it may be said 

 that there was a protracted dry period, virtually a drought, from 

 the second week in June until the middle of August. The follow- 

 ing more definite statement regarding the rainfall has kindly been 

 furnished me bv Mr. E. R. Miller of the local Weather Bureau 



• Taken from nest; too young to fly. 



