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not infrequently recorded, this sapsucker was not met with as a 

 winter resident until December 28, 1906, at Edge Hill, when one 

 was observed at fairly close range but not collected. 



Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Red-headed Woodpecker. — In 

 former years this species was considered as a rare bird during the 

 winter season. Recent observations have shown that it winters 

 regularly, if not commonly, in suitable localities in the counties of 

 Philadel])hia, ^Montgomery and Delaware. 



Sayomis phoebe. Phcebe. — One seen at Oak I^ane on January 

 20, 1905, seems to be the only recent winter occurrence of the 

 Phcebe, although I have seen it as late as December 25, 1907, this 

 last year. Probably occurs regularly in small numbers during mild 

 winters. 



Empidonax minimus. Least Flycatcher. — The Chebec is 

 given a {)lace in the breeding birds of ^Montgomery Coimty on the 

 basis of my observations in 190G. On June 1, one heard in an 

 apple ore-hard was su]:)posed to be a late migrant. Passing that way 

 again on July 3, 1906, the bird was again seen and while watched, 

 was observed to feed a full-fledged young one, which was perched 

 on an apple limb. Neither of them were secured but the record is 

 indisputable and is the first for the breeding of this species in Mont- 

 gomery County. 



Corvus ossifragus. Fish Crow. — The Fish Crow appears 

 to be spreading in the vicinity of Phila(lel))hia where it may be 

 found at all seasons of the year, in the winter mingling with the 

 Common Crows and partaking of their habits. Nests most fre- 

 quently along the Delaware and Schuylkill but frequently back 

 from the rivers. A number build their homes in the parks in the 

 very heart of Philadelphia. Probably more abundant on the 

 Tinicum marshes to the south of the city than elsewhere. It was 

 established as a breeder at that place on April 16, 1907, when the 

 writer took a nest and five eggs along with the female. 



Stumus vulgaris. Starling. — For years we have been waiting 

 the occurrence of this bird in Philadelphia and now it has come. 

 Whether or not it will prove an agreeable addition to our avifauna 

 is an open question, but Philadelphia bird students have certainly 

 watched for it longingly. Its first occurrence in the city was early 

 in December, 1907, when Mr. Axe, of Frankford, informed us of 



