Swales and Taverner — On Lake Muskoka Birds. 65 



Island about 75 feet above the lake. The nest contained many bones 

 of the Ruffed Grouse, Flicker, Blue Jay, and Pileated Woodpecker. 



Antrostomus vociferus. — Whip-poor-will. One bird heard calling 

 on "the evening of August 26, two birds on August 27 from the main- 

 land directly across from our cabin. None were heaid after this 

 date and we naturally supposed that they had left. 



Ceryle alcyon. — Belted Kingfisher. One pair observed each day 

 during our stay in the vicinity of the Island. Where this species 

 nests is unknown as the nearest place known to Taverner is around 

 Bracebridge river which has in some places banks of considerable 

 heights. In our vicinity on the lake rarely more than a single pair 

 is seen and these are generally roaming about. 



Dryobates villosus. — Hairy Woodpecker. — But one bird seen — on 

 August 28. This is, however, a common resident species. There is 

 some doubt as to the occurrence of leucomelas here. All specimens 

 so far taken have been villosus.. . 



Dryobates pubescens medianus. — Downy Woodpecker. A common 

 species in all sections visited. 



Sphyrapicus varius. — Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Not uncommon 

 in the higher portions of the island and on the mainland. Is much 

 less abundant on the islands. Breeds. 



Colaptes auratus luteus. — Northern Flicker. Fairly abundant on 

 the adjacent mainland, rarer on the islands. 



Chordeiles virginianus. — Nighthawk. One noted August 31, appar- 

 ently one of the last birds of the season. A common summer resi- 

 dent. 



Chaetura pelagica. — Chimney Swift. A number were seen hawk- 

 ing over the lake every evening during our stay and were still pres- 

 ent when we left September 4th. As there cannot be in this region 

 enough chimneys to afford all the birds a nesting place the main 

 body must use hollow trees. Every flue is, however, occupied. 



Trochilus colubris. — Ruby-throated Hummingbird. One male seen 

 August 31. This species is quite common here in the clearings, es- 

 pecially if there are any flowers about. Otherwise the bird would 

 appear quite rare. 



Myiarchus crinitus. — Crested Flycatcher. We observed but one 

 bird, on August 29. The species is, however, quite common here, 

 especially on Gibralter. 



Sayornis phcebe. — Phoebe. An abundant bird on the island and in 

 the various clearings around Beaumaris. One pair has nested for 

 many years on the porch of the Taverner cottage and also against the 

 smooth sides of the boat-house. 



Nuttalornis borealls. — Olive-sided Flycatcher. In the wooded sec- 

 tions of the mainland we observed what we were certain were this 

 species, but as we did not take any specimens did not prove the 

 matter. The birds in question were generally confined to the dense 



