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48. Mckmcrpcs crythroccpiiahis. Red-headed Wood- 

 pecker. — Recorded by Gates and Compton. In 191 5 they were 

 found nesting occasionally in pine stubs in the burned area. 



49. Colaptcs aurafus aiiratiis. Flicker. — Gates and Smith 

 found this species to be common among aspens. Compton lists 

 it as abundant in all the habitats, an observation verified bj 

 Wood. 



50. Antrostonins vocifcnis vocifcrus. Wliip-poor-will. — - 

 Listed by Gates, Smith, and Compton as alnmdant. In 191 5 it 

 was common in all land habitats but the marshes, and the call 

 was heard every evening at the Station. 



51. Chordciles zirginianus virginianns. Nighthawk. — In 

 191 1 and 1912 this species was abundant, flocking in August. 

 In 191 5, it was found to feed over all habitats, but it usually 

 nested in the birch-aspen scrub-oak forests. A nest with two 

 eggs was found, July 18, 191 5, east of the Station. Although 

 the species usually rests on the ground during the day, a few 

 were observed on the limbs of tall hardwood trees on Grape- 

 vine Point. Their booming was frequently heard during the 

 evening, and they flew, singly or in flocks of thirty or more, 

 over the lake and shore. 



52. CJiactiira pclagica. Chimney Swift. — Chimney Swifts 

 were not common in 191 1, 1912, and 1915. Compton lists them 

 as abundant in all habitats in 1913 and 1914. 



53. ArcJiilochus colnbris. Ruby-throated Humming-bird. 

 —Abundant. In July it is most often found in the open for- 

 ests, and in August about the blossoming' fireweed which covers 

 the open plains. 



54. Tyrannns tyraimus. Kingbird. — This species may be 

 found in all land habitats, but it is most abundant in the aspens 

 and open plains. 



