110 The Wilson Bulletin — No. 109 



Local interest in the bird life of the county has been 

 found quite limited and little reliable information is to be 

 gleaned except at first hand. Fortunately there are a few 

 exceptions thereto and the writer desires to extend his 

 hearty appreciation for numerous valued notes from the 

 Messrs. W. F. and T. A. Linton of St. Marks and from their 

 brother, Mr. John Linton of Wakulla, who have freely given 

 from their almost life-long experiences in the county. 



These observations, while extending over several years, 

 have been as a recreation and of necessity at spare time 

 from business. While for the most part they refer to the 

 section lying on and near the coast, occasional trips have 

 been made farther inland. As my work has been at St. 

 Marks, so the notes are mainly from that immediate lo- 

 cality. 



1. Colynihus auritus — Horned Grebe. 



Numerous in the lower river and along shore in the Bay. Ar- 

 rive in early November and remain until April. November 3, 1917, 

 April 21, 1919.^ 



2. Podilymhus podiceps — Pied-billed Grebe. 



Frequent the fresher waters rather than in the Bay. Com- 

 mon from the last of September until early April. Some of the 

 fishermen report "Dodappers" in the summer and a few may oc- 

 casionally nest with us. September 20, 1916, April 3, 1914. One 

 caught in a fisherman's net June 21, 1919. 



3. Gavia immer — Loon. 



To be seen regularly along shore and in the larger rivers and 

 streams from early September until late in April. September 4, 

 1913, April 26, May 16, 1914. Not unusual to see five or six in 

 close company. 



4. Larus argentatus — Herring Gull. 



Arrive regularly in October and remain until early May. At 

 times abundant up the river to our village, gleaning from fish 

 refuse. September 27, 1917, May 4, 1914. 



5. Larus delawarensis — Ring-billed Gull. 



I have only identified this species on two or three occasions, 

 but believe it to be of regular winter occurrence, along the coast 

 and lower river areas. My records are all in December. 



^ Unless otherwise indicated the dates represent the extremes 

 in seasonal records. 



