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Bank Swallow, or Sand Martin (Cotyle riparia, Linn.) — Very- 

 rare at Cow Head, but said to be very common about the Bay of 

 St. George, and further south. 



Purple 3Iartin (Progne purpurea, Linn.') — This beautiful 

 species appears rare in Newfoundland ; at least I only obtained 

 one specimen, shot at Daniels' Harbour in June, 18G8. The 

 settlers did not seem to be acquainted with the bird, or know 

 anything of its breeding habits. 



[Note. — Of the Bombycillidae, Ampelis cedrorum, Baird, 

 be looked for in Newfoundland.] 



Laniid^. The Shrikes. 



Great Northern Shrike, or American Butcher Bird (Collyrio 

 borealis, Vieill.) — Visits Newfoundland in its periodical migra- 

 tions, but appears rare. Perhaps a few remain to breed on the 

 island, although I have no evidence at present to prove it. 



Yellow-throated Flycatcher (Vireo flavifrons, Ftei7Z.) — A sum- 

 mer migrant, and appeared tolerably common in 1868 arriving 

 in June at Cow Head. 



Liotrichid^. 



Winter Wren (Troglodytes hyemalis, Vieill.) — Common, and 

 resident throughout the year. 



Certhid^. 



American Creeper (Certhia Americana, Bonap.) — Apparently 

 a summer migrant, but not very common. I am inclined to think 

 this bird may not migrate, although I did not observe it in the 

 depth of winter. 



Red-hellicd Nuthatch (Sitta Canadensis, Linn.) — Perhaps a 

 resident on the island. The only one obtained was in April, 

 18G8. It is certainly a rare bird at Cow Head. 



Parid^. 



Blach-cap Titmouse (Paris atricapillus, Linn.) — Common, and 

 resident throughout the year. Breeds in holes in trees ; some- 

 times adopts deserted holes made by Picus j^ubescens. 



Iludsonian Tit. (P. Hudsonicus, Forster.) — Common, and 

 non-migratory. Breeds in holes in trees, and associates with the 

 preceding species in winter, at which season the juvenile New- 

 foundlanders frequently amuse themselves by calling these little 



