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210. [756] Hylocichla fiiscescem (Ste-ph.). Wilson's Tlircsh. 



Rather rare migrant. April 23 to May 16. September 1 to 13. Ap- 

 parently common in 1885 (C. H; B.) now the rarest of the Thrushes. 



Most of the birds departed May 10, 1885 (C. H. B.i. 



MIGRATION BECORD. 



211. [757] Hylocichla alicix (Baird). Gray-cheeked Tlirush. 



Rather uncommon migrant. April 10 to May 17. September 2 to 25. 

 Formerly much more common; abundant in 1885 (C. H. B.). 



Some question has been raised about the validity of the records of 

 early arrival of the present species in the central states. The dates 

 recorded are earlier than those noted for the arrival of the species on the 

 southern coast of the United States. If these records are proved to be 

 correct, they -will establish what is at least not a common phenomenon 

 of migration a journey from Central America, at least, across the Gulf 

 and half across the continent before a stop is made. The very number 

 of these early records from different points and by different observers 

 in Indiana, is almost sufficient proof of their reliability. Some of these 

 records are: Spearsville, April 14 and 15, 1894; April 3 to 10, 1895 (V. H. 

 Barnett); Laporte, April 10 to 12, 1892 (Charles Barber); Brown County, 



