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Calcarius lapponicus. Lapland Longspur. — One individual 

 of this variety was observed on November 22, 1904, at Frankford, 

 Philadelphia County, by Richard F. Miller. This is the third 

 record from southeastern Pennsylvania, the others being one 

 secured in 1849 by Jolm Cassin, and a specimen taken by C. D. 

 Wood in 1864 (Cassinia, 1906, p. 63). Though the specimen was 

 not secured I have full faith in Mr. Miller's identification. 



Pocecetes gramineus. Vesper Sparrow. — A specimen secured 

 at Edge Hill by the writer on December 28, 1907, makes an addi- 

 tion to the few winter records. 



Melospiza georgiana. Swamp Sparrow. — Generally supposed 

 to be a scarce winter resident. Recent developments have shown 

 that they winter abundantly and regularly on the Tinicum meadows. 



Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Chewink. — A rare winter resident. 

 Specimens observed at Tinicum, December 18, 1905, and January 

 20, 1906. 



Riparia riparia. Bank Swallow. — At the time of publication 

 of Mr. Stone's book, this was thought to be a rare breeder. It 

 is now ascertained to be an abundant though local summer resi- 

 dent. Colonies breed at Ridley Park and Chester, Delaware 

 County. 



Lanius borealis. Northern Shrike. — Observed one specimen 

 on February 22, 1905, at Oak Lane. 



Lanius ludovicianus migrans. Migrant Shrike. — One speci- 

 men referable to this race was taken at Edge Hill, on December 1, 

 1906, by the writer. 



Dendroica discolor. Prairie Warbler. — Several specimens 

 were observed on September 18 and 19, 1907, and one immature 

 female was secured which is now in the writer's collection. Not- 

 withstanding the fact that the Prairie Warbler is a common summer 

 resident across the Delaware, in New Jersey, it is at all seasons a 

 rare bird at Philadelphia. Apparently more common in spring 

 than fall. The above specimen seems to be the only fall record 

 for Montgomery County. 



Geothlypis agilis. Connecticut Warbler.— Erratic fall mi- 

 grant. No recent spring captures. The Connecticut Warbler 

 was exceedingly common in the fall of 1907, and specimens were 

 secured on September IS, 19 and October 7. All birds examined 

 were exceedingly fat. 



