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Bohemian Waxwing in North kastern Iowa. — The monotouy of 

 bird interests this winter has been relieved by the visit of a small 

 flock of Bohemian Waxwings ; nine was the largest number seen at 

 one time. Arriving in beautiful weather on December 29, they re- 

 mained until January 17, experiencing f^ome cold days when the 

 mercury hovered around twenty-seven degrees below zero. The mild 

 autumn had induced many Robins to stay late, and they had des- 

 poiled the two mountain-ash trees in the neighborhood that were 

 loaded with berries. The Bohemian Waxwings found a meager lar- 

 der, a few frozen apples, cedar and mountain-ash berries. When 

 the last beri-y had been taken from the trees they ate those that 

 had lain for weeks upon the ground, and vvhen the supply was near- 

 ly exhausted one bird was seen feeding another. 



National, la. Althea R. Sherman. 



A Lunch Counter.- — A friend of the family became interested in 

 a shelf I had arranged outside my window. When she ascertained 

 its purix>se — a feeding place for the birds^-it brought up the fact 

 that the editor is a personal friend of the family of which she is ,■■ 

 member — Kimball. 



This bird-shelf has been visited almost daily by Downy and Hairy 

 Woodpeckers, Flickers, Blue Jays, Chickadees, White-breasted Nut- 

 hatches, and occasionally Brown Creepers, Goldfinch and Tree Spar- 

 row. Not an unusual list for this vicinity, but I have been aston- 

 ished at the amount of food they consume and carry away. In the 

 colder weather the Chickadees and Nuthatches virtually stand in 

 line all day for their opportunity ta snatch a bite. Nuthatch is gen- 

 erally the earliest arrival and has right of way all day. but seldom 

 eats at the board. He prefers to tly to some neighboring tree and 

 givtj somebody else a chance. If a Chickadee stops to eat, Nuthatch 

 often comes without warning and there is a clash of wings. Chicka- 

 dee going to a nearby perch temporarily. Chickadees are a little 

 more respectful of each other's rights and will await their turn, 

 though scolding about it. I have not seen two birds feed there at 

 once. Walnuts are the popular food ; green or raw peanuts a close 

 second. Suet as a last resort for these. Titmice, etc.. Woodpeckers 

 prefer suet. 



Madison. Lake Co., Ohio. Carl C. Lawson. 



Redpolls Once More (Acanthis linaria). — The Redpoll came over 

 my ornithological horizon with New Year's, 1909 : none of the pre- 

 vious invasions during my day seeming to have sent a delegation my 

 way. 



We had just reached the pineapple stage at dinner, which de- 

 licious fruit is in the words of Josiah Allen, " One of my favorite 

 beverages," — when glancing out I behe'ld a great flock of birds gy- 



