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raven was frequently seen at the end of the point in 1912. During July, 

 1912, on several trips to the end of the point, from tAvo to five birds were 

 observed, generally in the field where the refuse from the fishery was de- 

 posited. On August 7, a dozen or more were seen at the latter place, some 

 of which were young birds. The birds were fairly tame, allowing one to 

 approach them quite closely. The residents claimed that it nested in the 

 heavy forests south of the Shelldrake River, and that the birds are some- 

 times caught in traps set for wolves and foxes and poisoned by bait set out 

 for these animals. In 1914, not one was seen although a much larger region 

 was worked than in 1912, and three weeks were spent at the end of the point. 



87. Corvus brachrhynchos branchrhynchos. Crow. — The crow is rather 

 uncommon in the region, but was noted throughout the summer. In 1912, 

 it was frequently found with the ravens at the end of the point, where the 

 refuse from the fishery was deposited. A nest was found in June, 1914, 

 near Vermilion. 



88. Dolichonyx oryzivorus. Bobolink. — On June 10, 1914, one bobolink 

 was seen at Vermilion, and later two pairs nested in the cranberry marsh at 

 the same place. The j^oung birds were able to fly the last week of July. 



89. Molothrus ater ater. Cowbird. — This species was not seen in 1912 

 and only twice in 1914. It was first observed on May 13 at the end of the 

 point, and a single bird was seen at the postofiice on May 17. 



90. Agelaius phoeniceus phoeniceus. Red-winged Blackbird. — This species 

 is a rare summer resident, and, although there are many apparently suitable 

 habitats, it was found only about the beaver ponds at Vermilion and at 

 Vermilion Lake. Three pairs were found at the ponds in 1912, and one pair 

 at Vermilion Lake in 1914. 



91. Sturnella magna magna. Meadowlark. — The meadowlark was not 

 seen in 1912, but in 1914, a pair nested in the cranberry marsh at Vermilion, 

 and residents stated that it occurred in some numbers at the postoffice 

 about May 1. 



92. Icterus galbula. Baltimore Oriole. — Occasionallv seen on the point 

 (Clarke). 



93. Quiscalus quiscula aeneus. Bronzed Grackle. — This species was not 

 noted in 1912, but in 1914 it was found to be a rare breeder on the point. 

 The first bird was seen on June 2 at the postofiice. One nest was found and 

 the young birds were able to fly on July 7. 



94. Hesperiphona vespertina vespertina. Evening Grosbeak. — Occa- 

 sionally visits the point in winter (Clarke) . Two specimens taken from a 

 flock at VermiUon, in February, 1915, are in the Museum of Zoology, Uni- 

 versity of Michigan. 



95. Pinicola enucleator leucura. Pine Grosbeak. — A common winter visi- 

 tant at the point (Clarke). 



96. Carpodacus purpureas purpureus. Purple Finch. ^ — The purple finch 

 is a rather common summer resident on the point and was usually seen 

 about the clearings and in the open woods. In August, 1914, small flocks 

 were seen daily, feeding on the ripe June berries. 



97. Loxia curvirostra minor. Crossl)ill. — Common on the point during the 

 winter (Clarke). Near Vermilion, in 1914, this species was found in small 

 flocks throughout the summer. On July 6 and 8, flocks of twenty or more 

 were seen feeding in the pine woods. 



98. Loxia leucoptera. White-winged Crossl)ill. — Frequently seen on the 

 point during the winter months (Clarke). In 1914, a single flock was ob- 

 served near Vermilion on Julv 14. 



