18S5-] LoOMIS, JVotcs on Birds of Chester County, S. C. l8o 



ascertained to occur in this locality. These, together with fur- 

 ther data as to the abundance and period of residence of others 

 previously recorded, are incorporated in the subjoined notes.* 



The nomenclature and arrangement followed is that of Dr. 

 Coues's 'Key to North American Birds' (second edition) and the 

 same author's ' Check List and Lexicon.' 



22. Eremophila alpestris. Horned Lark. — The following tabulation 

 exhibits the comparative abundance of this species during six winters : 



1S76-77 (severe). Very abundant. 



1S77-7S (mild). Rather common. 



1S78-79 (medium). One small flock. 



1879-80 (medium). Occasional. 



1880-S1 (severe). Very abundant. 



1SS1-S2 (mild). None observed. 



During the unusually inclement weather of January, 1884, I was con" 

 stantly on the lookout for it, but only one small flock was noted, and that 

 after the snow bad disappeared. Its absence, in a season apparently so 

 favorable for its appearance, is doubtless to be accounted for by the fact 

 that the protracted cold wave came from the northwest. During the 

 stay here, the grain fields, cotton lands, the last year's stubble, and other 

 sparsely grassed tracts are chosen resorts. 



50. Iridoprocne bicolor. White-bellied Swallow. — Occurs quite 

 commonly during the migrations. Most numerous in the vicinity of 

 mill-ponds and other extended bodies of water. 



65. Melospiza palustris. Swamp Song Sparrow. — A common win- 

 ter resident, especially abundant during its passage. Tenants the under- 

 growth bordering streams, ponds, and swampy meadows. 



76. Dolichonyx oryzivorus. Bobolink. — Migrant only; in spring abun- 

 dant in large flocks foraging in the ripening oat-fields; in fall common, 

 singly or in small groups: the grain fields, overgrown with rag-weeds 

 {Ambrosia arteniisicefolia), and the bottom lands are resorted to. Arrives 

 about the first of May and remains a couple of weeks. Earliest autumnal 

 record, August 26; latest, October 15. 



83. Quiscalus purpureus. Purple Grackle. — Winter; irregular; very 

 abundant about the middle of February, when the species is migrating 

 northward. Often associated in great droves with Red-wings, Cowbirds, 

 and Rusty Crackles. A few breed. 



10S. Asio accipitrinus. Siiort-eared Owl; Marsh Owl. — Rather 

 common late in autumn and during winter. Frequents old broom-sedge 

 fields. Have failed to determine its presence during the breeding season. 



109. Strix nebulosa. Barred Owl.— Common resident. 



127. Totanus flavipes. Lesser Telltale; Yellow-shanks. — Mi- 

 gratory; not very confmon. 



* Nos. 22-135 '"elate to the former 'Partial List' ; Nos. 141-180 are additional. 



