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46. Carpodacus purpureus. Purple Finch. II. 1. Was often seen in 

 the coniferous trees. An adult* female was taken July 27. II. 3. "I found 

 these very plentiful, and they did not appear to be ])aired. The males and 

 females usually coming in separate flocks." (Feet). An adult male was taken 

 July 14, and both sexes again July 15. These birds visited the camp for table 

 refuse. IV. 2. Was seen feeding in the tamaracks August 3 and 4. VII. 

 Observed at Little Carp Lake, August 2. 



47. Loxia curvirostra minor. American Crossbill. II. 3. Adult male 

 and female were taken at camp, August 5. These birds often came to camp 

 to pick up crumbs. IV. 4. An adult male was taken August 4. A small 

 flock was seen near the upper part of the river, August 5. Observed feeding 

 among tamaracks, August 3 and 4. 



48. Loxia leucoptera. White-winged Crossbill. IV. 4. Adult male and 

 three females were taken August 5. The crops of these birds were full of 

 tamarack seeds. VII. 2. A flock was seen at the beaver meadow, August 3. 



49. Spinus pinus. Fine Siskin. II. 2. Common among coniferous trees 

 July 13 and August 12. II. 3. A female came to camp and was seen to pick 

 up some hair and fly away. Adult males were taken at camp, July 15 and 

 25, and August 9. The birds about camp showed little fear, and would fly 

 within about three feet of one, to pick up crumbs. The males secured had 

 very large testes. IV. 4. They were observed many times in the tamarack 

 swamp August 3 and 4. VII. 2. Were seen near the beaver meadow, 

 August 3. 



50. Pooecetes gramineus. Vesper Sparrow. III. 2. Several were seen 

 on the top of the mountain, August 10. III. 5. Several were seen on the top 

 of the cliff on July 26; a large flock was also seen here August 3. The}- 

 appeared to be migrating. 



51. Zonotrichia albicollis. White-throated Sparrow. II. 2. An adult 

 female was taken July 22 and an adult male August 5, in the hardwoods. 

 II. 3. One was heard singing at dusk, July 18, in the clearing. , IV. 2. One 

 adult male was taken July 21 near Carp river, and an adult female was taken 

 August 5. Often seen and heard singing towards evening along the river. 

 IV. 4. Several were seen in a tamarack swamp July 28. VII. Several were 

 seen at Little Carp Lake August 7. VII. 2. A number Avere seen at the beaver 

 meadow, August 3. One was seen on the road from the Forcupines to 

 Ontonagon August 14. 



52. Spizella socialis. Chipping Sparrow. III. 2. An adult male was 

 taken July 20. III. 5. Several were seen on the top of the cliff July 26, 

 and a small flock on August 3. VII. Seen at Little Carp Lake August 2. 



53. Junco hyemalis. Slate-colored Junco. III. 2. Abundant at all 

 times on top of the cliff. Many were seen with insects, as if caring for young; 

 they were always in the open or near the edge of a clearing (Feet). III. 

 5. On the top of the mountain a" female was seen feeding young on July 27, 

 and an adult female was taken July 17. VII. Observed at Little Carp Lake, 

 August 2. 



54. Melospiza cinerea melodia. Song Sparrow. II. 1. One was seen 

 in a clearing near Lake Superior, July 25. II. 3. An adult female was taken, 

 July 21, near camp. IV. 2. A young female was taken near Carp river. 

 Adults were observed feeding fully fledged young, July 22. 



55. Melospiza georgiana. Swamp Sparrow. IV. 2. Very common in 

 the valley. Adult males were taken July 21 and 22, and young females July 

 28 and 31. The adults were observed feeding fully fledged young July 22. 

 VII. 2. Observed at the beaver meadow, August 3. 



