104 TRANSACTIONS OF THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE. [ Vou. ie 
The afternoon of the 29th, was bright and warm, numerous specimens 
of Diptera, also Aphodius fimetarius and Vanissa antiopa, were observed. 
ravines east of the city limits, several Song Sparrows were heard and 
seen.—W. BRODIE. 
Melospiza fasciata.—April 13, a bright warm forenoon, grassy fields 
beginning to look green, patches of ice and snow still lying in sheltered 
places. Bufo lentiginosus heard for the first time this season. Song 
Sparrows beginning to pair, apparently resident, numerous, singing. 
Sialia sialis.—April 13, saw three pairs ; they were looking for nesting 
places. 
Merula migratoria.— April 13, saw one pair preparing to nest, heard 
several singing. 
Corvus americana.-—April 13, all paired and nesting.—W. BRODIE. 
Melospiza fasciata. Merula migratoria.—March 29, abundant in 
Rosedale Wood. 
Quiscalus quiscula seneus.--April 1, a small flock ina clump of 
pines on Bloor St. all day, but left during the night. 
Philohela minor.—April 2,a male specimen in splendid spring plu- 
mage was received at the store. It had been killed by flying against the 
telegraph wires on College St. during the night. 
Sayornis phoebe. Sialia sialis.—April 4, numerous specimens. 
Molothrus ater. Quiscalus quiscula eneus. Melospiza fasciata. 
April 5, common in and around city. 
Junco hyemalis. tegulus satrapa.—April 12, saw a flock of these 
two in company. 
Troglodytes hiemalis.—April 12, a few specimens seen. 
Sturnella magna. Colaptes auratus.—April 13, numerous speci- 
mMeEnS SEC. 
Spinus tristis.—April'13, observed a large flock in breeding plumage, 
the first seen since February 12.—E. DEACON. 
(Forty-fifth Meeting, April 28th, 1o91). 
Spizella monticola.— April 17, common up to date, but this morning 
I could neither see nor hear any. 
Pooceetes gramineus.—April 17, this species seems to have taken 
the place of the Tree Sparrows. 
