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the fall, on September 14, 1907, and September 18, 1908. A 

 rather uncommon transient visitor. 



90. Pipit (Anthus ruhescens). 



Regularly observed in the winter, being very common at 

 times. Arrived on ^November 2 in 1908, on October 17 in 

 1910, and October 22 in 1911. I saw them as late as March 7 

 (1910). They were often seen near the railroad station and 

 in the athletic field. 



91. Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos polyglottos). 



This common, permanent resident was heard to sing in every 

 month except September. Its song, however, was heard most 

 in March and April. Often in the spring this peerless songster 

 would sing for hours at night on the campus. 



92. Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) . 



A common summer form, making his appearance in the 

 spring on April 16 to 20. Last seen in 1907 on October 14. 



93. Brown Thrasher {Toxostoma rufum). 



I did not see these birds earlier in the winter than February 

 14, although it is probable that they stay here in small numbers 

 all through the year. They begin to sing immediately on ap- 

 pearing, — the song being usually mistaken for that of the Mock- 

 ingbird. They become abundant during March, but fall off in 

 numbers after the wave of migrating birds has passed over. 



94. Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus ludovicianus) . 

 A very common resident all the year. Sings more or less 



during the whole twelve months. 



95. Winter Wren (Nannus liyemalis hyemalis). 



A rather common winter bird. Arrived in 1907 on October 

 14. Remained in 1909 until April 15. Have not heard it sing 

 at Chapel Hill. 



96. Brown Creeper (Certhia familiaris americana). 



This bird was seen only in December, February and March. 

 Only in March does it become at all common. In 1909 it was 

 seen until March 23. 



