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orable localities may reveal it nesting regularly. 
47. Rallus crepitans crepitans Clapper Rail. 
Straggler. Kennett Square, Apr. 28, 1908 (Pen- 
nock MS., communicated by C. A. Thomas). 
48. Prozana carolina Sora, “rail,” “rail bird,” 
“sora.” An uncommon transient and rare summer 
resident. Dr. Warren has taken specimens May 3, 
1882; July 20 and Aug. 12, 1884, and states that 
it has been found breeding along the Brandywine 
(Bds. Pa., 1890, 71). My Berwyn records are 
Sept. 5, 1901; Aug. 29 and Sept. 5, 1904; Oct. 
16, 1909. 
49. Gallinula galeata Florida Gallinule, “blue 
rail,” ‘wild hen.’ Rare transient visitant. Bar- 
nard considered it accidental and Pennock as not 
common. Warren took a specimen May 11, 1879 
(Bds. Pa. 31). A fine specimen of this graceful and 
pugnaceous bird became dazed by an automobile 
headlight on the evening of May 4, 1916, was cap- 
tures by E. L. Burnham and brought to me to be 
banded and released. ‘This appears to be the only 
recent record. 
50. Fulica americana Coot, “blue Peter.’ Not 
common transient. Warren mentions having exam- 
ined six specimens taken in the county, but gives no 
dates. For the vicinity of Berwyn I have two spring 
records: Apr. 19 and 25, 1903; and three autumnal 
captures: Nov. 1, 1905; Oct. 9, 1907 (three others 
seen); and Oct. 16, 1909 (Nos. 875, 908 and 
O56. collab 1 Bs): 
51. Scolopax rusticola European Woodcock. 
Straggler. According to Dr. Warren, David M. 
