i SS7 . 1 Scott on Rare Florida Birds. I '2 ? 



71S. Thryothorus ludovicianus. Carolina Wren. — Common every- 

 where up to 3000 feet. 



727. Sitta carolinensis. White-breasted Nuthatch. — Common, 

 ranging from 1000 to 3000 feet. 



731. Parus bicolor. Tufted Titmouse. — Very common in the valleys 

 and observed as high as 3000 feet. 



736. Parus carolinensis. Carolina Chickadee. — Common with the 

 preceding species, of which it was an almost constant companion, as in 

 Ohio. No P. atricapillus observed, although carefully looked for. 



751. Polioptila caerulea. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. — Common, rang- 

 ing from the lowlands up to 3000 feet. 



755. Turdus mustelinus. Wood Thrush. — Specimens taken at 2000 

 and 4000 feet. 



761. Merula migratoria. American Robin. — While standing in the 

 cupola of the University at Knoxville, a small Hawk, resembling the 

 Pigeon Hawk, passed close by. Following it with the eye across an ad- 

 joining pasture, it was observed to flush a bird from a fence corner and, 

 after a stern chase of thirty or forty yards, to seize it. A lively tussel 

 ensued, after which the Hawk rose, heavily weighted, and took refuge in 

 some neighboring trees. A few feathers secured at the site of the 

 struggle have been kindly identified by Mr. Ridgway as those of a young 

 Robin, and on these rests the admission of the species to our list, as no 

 other specimens were observed. 



766. Sialia sialis. Bluebird. — A few noted about 'deadenings,' in the 

 'coves.' 



SOME RARE FLORIDA BIRDS. 



DY W. E. D. SCOTT. 



Gelochelidon nilotica. Gull-billed Tern. — This species 

 appears to be rare on the Gulf Coast. The only record I have 

 of its occurrence is a male taken at John's Pass, Hillsboro' Coun- 

 ty, December 17, 1S86. 



Chondestes grammacus. Lark Finch. — On September 

 19, 1886, I saw a single individual of this species in my garden 

 at Tarpon Springs, Hillsboro' County. Later, my friend, Mr. 

 J. W. Atkins, took an adult female at Punta Rossa. Mr. Atkins 

 has kindly sent me the bird for identification. It was taken Sep- 

 tember 26, 18S6. 



Vireo altiloquus barbatulus. Black-whiskered Vireo. — 



