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109. Ilelmiathophila jyerujrina, (Wils.) Cab. Tennessee AVarbler. 

 A s])ecimen of this rare warbler was shot on the bank of the Rideau 

 River, on the 9th of April last (1882), by Mr. AVhite. 



142. GeotJihjpis 'pliiladelfphia . (Wils.), Bd. j^.Ioui*ning Warbler. A 

 male and female of this shy warbler Avere observed, by Mr. Scott, on 

 two consecutive days, towards the beginning of last July. On both 

 occasions they were hopping about among the bi-anches of a %\ illow, in 

 a little swamp, near the Chelsea road, about four miles from town. 

 Their movements made it probable that their nest was not far distant, 

 but a deligent search failed to discover it. The male bird alone was 

 shot. / 



147. Myiodioctes ^>««s<Y/us (Wils.), Bp. Green Blackcapped Fly- 

 catching Warbler. One specimen of this warbler was shot by Mr. 

 White. 



212. Chrysomitris ^j«m{« (Bartr.), Bp. Pine Linnet, American 

 Siskin. These birds have been very common this winter (1882-83), 

 great numbers of them having been observed feeding on the seeds of 

 the white" cedar trees along the banks of the Rideau. Some have even 

 ventured into the city, and a pair were noticed in a vacant lot on 

 Wilbrod Street, eating seeds of lamb's quarters (Chenopodium album) 

 which reai'ed their tops above the snow. We have no record of their 

 ever having been taken here before. 



240. Ammodramus caudacutus (Wils.), S\v. Sharptailed Finch. 

 One specimen of this bird was shot last season, and sent to Dr. Coues, 

 who remarked that this locality was both north and west of its usual 

 range. 



331. Scolecophagus /e>T«^/?<eH5 (Gm.), S\v. lliisty Grackle. Every 

 autumn immense flocks of these birds pay us a passing visit, on their 

 southward joui-ney. Specimens have also been shot here in June and 

 July, which makes it probable that they occasionally breed here. This 

 species should have been mentioned in last year's list. 



534. Ualiaetus leucocephalus (L.), Savig. Bald Eagle. Specimens 

 of this magnificent bird have l)een seen and shot from time to time in 

 the vicinity of Ottawa ; and a live bird, taken iip the Gatineau some 

 years ago, is at present living in confinement at the Royal Exchange 

 Hotel. 



