DELAWARE VALLEY ORNITHOLOGICAL CLUB. 39 



Corvus cornx principalis, Raven. One flew over our heads in 

 the hemlocks. Made no sound. Not common. 



Corvus brachyrhynchos, Crow. Common. Young heard at 

 different times crying continually. 



Dolichonyx oryzivorus, Bobolink. A number seen in the 

 meadows. All females or young or else males after the molt. 

 Their usual " chink " was frequently heard. At one time quite 

 a large Hock of about thirty passed by. They were in the grain 

 field and about low bushes, only taking to larger trees when 

 frightened. As usual they were not shy or difficult to approach. 

 They were seen at various places. 



Molothrus aler, Cowbird. An adult male and several brown 

 females or young noted in the meadow lands. 



Ayelaiu-s phocniceus, Red-winged Blackbird. Two females and 

 one male. Found as usual in meadow land. 



Sturnella magna, Meadow Lark. Common. 



Quiscaliis quisrula aeneusf. Bronzed Grackle. Mostly about 

 houses or in the town. A number were evidently young, 

 judging by their notes. No specimens secured, but probably 

 this race. 



Astragniinus tristis, Goldfinch. This was by far the common- 

 est bird of the valley and was seen at all hours of the day, mostly 

 solitary. 



Pocecetes gramineuf!, Vesper Sparrow. Found during our stay 

 in its characteristic localities. Common. 



Spizella suclalls, Chipping Sparrow. Common. 



Spizelln piisilla, Field Sparrow. Common in waste pastures 

 or scrubby fields, especially in milk-weed patches with the 

 Goldfinches. 



Junco hyemalis, Snowbird. One seen in a wooded ravine. 

 The nest was found on the side of a steep, shady bank. Eggs 

 three, whitish, with a few pale-brown markings in a ring around 

 the larger end. Frequently heard in hemlock woods. 



Melospiza cinerea melodia, Song Sparrow. Common. 



Pipilo erylhrophthalmus, Chewink. Common. 



Cyanospiza cyanea, Indigo-bird. Heard occasionally, not 

 common. One female seen. 



Piranga erythromelas. Scarlet Tanager. Heard in the hem- 

 locks. 



