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Dr. Montgomery says he can corroborate the fact 
noticed by other observers that in the cold season, it 
always migrates to a certain extent by leaving the 
higher ground to collect in the valleys. J. H. Mat- 
lack found a nest containing eight young and one 
egg, June 3, 1879; a most unusual number (Ool., 
V, 43). 
130. Icterus spurius Orchard Oriole, “hangbird,” 
“hangnest,” “oriole,” “yellow hangbird.” ‘Toler- 
able common summer resident. Nesting data: Ber- 
wyn, June 1, 1888, four eggs. 
Berwyn: 
Arrival—Apr. 30 (1898)—May 15 (1911); 
ave. 23 yrs. May 6. 
Common—May 4 (1895)—May 13 (1902-1903- 
1904-1905) ; ave. I1 yrs. May 11. 
Departure—Aug. 23 (1899)—Sept. 9 (1901) ; 
ave. 14 yrs. Aug. 30. 
131. Icterus galbula Baltimore Oriole, “firebird,” 
“golden hangnest,’ “golden oriole,’ “hangbird,” 
“hangnest,” “yellowbird.”” Common summer resi- 
dent. Nidification begins about May 25. 
Berwyn: 
Arrival—Apr. 22 (1909)—May 11 (1903); 
ave. 27 yrs. May 5. 
Common—May 7 (1899)—May 15 (1900); 
ave. 14 yrs. May 10. 
Departure—Aug. 24 (1913)—Sept. 14 (1914); 
ave. 17 yrs. Aug. 28. 
132. Euphagus carolinus Rusty Blackbird, “Caro- 
lina blackbird.”’ Not common transient, occasional 
winter visitant. J. D. Carter has recorded a single 
