108 THE NATURALIST'S GUIDE. 



that I am av;are of, occurred near Worcester, where several 

 were taken ; they were in the possession of Dr. Henry 

 Bryant, of Boston ; and Mr. J. A. Allen informs me 

 that Mr. S. Jillson took several at Berlin a few years ago. 

 Mr. William Brewster also saw a specimen, during Novem- 

 ber of 1809, at Watertown. 



61. Ampelis cedrorum, Bated. — Waxiving, Cedar- 

 Bird, " Cherry-Bird," " Canada Robin." Resident. Gen- 

 erally found through the winter; not always abundant, 

 however. It becomes numerous in May, when it does con- 

 siderable injury to the fruit of apple-trees by devouring 

 the petals and stamens of the blossoms. It eats the small 

 fruits, also a large number of insects, especially canker- 

 worms, in the seasons when these pests rage. It breeds 

 late, not until the middle of June. During the latter part 

 of July it may be seen catching insects over ponds or 

 streams. During September and October it disappears; 

 but in November it reappears, and until the next spring 

 feeds upon the berries of the cedar and mountain-ash. 

 Gregarious at all times, it is, perhaps, less so during the 

 breeding-season, at which time it is seen in small parties. 



LANIID^, — The Shrikes. 



62. CoUui'io borealis, Baird. — Great Northern Shrike. 

 Winter visitor, but somewhat irregular in numbers at 

 various seasons. When the Lesser Red-Polls or the Pine 

 Finches are common, the Shrikes follow them and j^rey 

 upon them. Have known it to occur from October 6th 

 to April 10th. 



TANAGRID.E, — The Tanagers. 



63. Pyranga rubra, Vieill. — Scarlet Tana ger. Rather 

 common summer resident. Arrives from May 10th to 26th; 



