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waders, and just as cheerful. The Crows were able to scratch the sn.ow 

 aside and search out the grain in the fields. An inundated field, where 

 weeds and grasses had been allowed to grow in bewildering confusion, 

 afforded a brimming larder for Goldfinches, Tree Sparrows and Song 

 Sparrows. Here they, too, were soon obliged to lift the soaked grass 

 heads from the water, before their hunger could be satisfied. The dainty 

 dress of the Goldfinch seemed very much out of place down among the 

 rotting vegetation. 



Lynds Jones, Obcrlin, Ohio. 



BRUNNICH'S MURRE, URIA LOMVIA IN LORAIN 

 COUNTY, OHIO. 



It gives me great pleasure to announce a hitherto overlooked Lorain 

 County record for this species. Mr. A. Hengartner, of Lorain, Ohio, 

 informs me that on December 25, i8g6, while passing along the lake 

 shore some two miles, west of Lorain, he came upon a company of six of 

 these birds. Three were shot and one, which was some distance in from 

 the water on the beach, was captured alive. The other two escaped. -Of 

 the four specimens captured, one is in the collection of the Lorain High 

 School, and one has been presented to the Oberliu College Museum by 

 Mr. Hengartner. The writer believes that this company of six individuals 

 is the largest one on record for the 1896 inland flight of this maritime 

 species. 



Lynds Jones, Oberlhi., Ohio. 



NOTES FOR THE COMMITTEE ON VARIATION. 



It would be a great favor if members who are willing to contribute to 

 the work of the Committee on Variation would send in their names at an 

 early date with some indication of the amount of song sparrow material 

 at their disposal. 



Measurements and examinations of even only one race are of value, 

 for with the methods to be employed it is necessary to have a large 

 number of specimens studied. In the co-operative method of study a 

 member with only a few specimens can do work of value by reporting 

 on what he does have. It is desirable to have material as widely repre- 



