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63. Pipilo maculatus arcticus. Arctic Towhee. — Abundant, and 

 breeds. Two nests were found, the first on June 3, 1900, containing four 

 fresh eggs; the second, on June 13, containing four young. Both nests 

 were on the sloping side of a cailon, about six feet from the bottom, 

 beside small rocks. They were composed of pine needles and lined with 

 fine grass. 



64. Zamelodia melanocephala. Black-headed Grosbeak. — Breed- 

 ing at Edgemont. 



65. Passerina amcena. Lazuli Bunting. — Several seen at Sweet's 

 Ranch, where the species doubtless breeds. 



66. Calamospiza melanocorys. Lark Bunting. — Common south of 

 Hot Springs, and along the B. & M. R. R. from Edgemont to Newcastle. 



67. Piranga ludoviciana. Louisiana Tanager. — Very common at the 

 ranch in 1S99. Numbers of these tanagers were seen feeding on the 

 maggots in an old carcass, in company with Robins, White-winged 

 Juncos, Chipping Sparrows and Audubon's Warblers. Scarcely two 

 male tanagers were alike in regard to the coloration of the head, some 

 having the crown, occiput, lores and auriculars a very deep crimson-red, 

 while in others, doubtless young males, these parts were merely tinged 

 with orange-red. In 1900 tanagers were not common until June 15. 



68. Petrochelidon lunifrons. Cliff Swallow. — Breeding abun- 

 dantly at Hot Springs. 



69. Hirundo erythrogastra. Barn Swallow.— Common breeder 

 under the sheds at the ranch. 



70. Tachycineta bicolor. Tree Swallow. — Abundant. These swal- 

 lows were carrying away feathers from the barn-yard on June 10, and 

 were probably commencing nest-building at that time. 



71. Lanius ludovicianus excubitorides. White-rumped Shrike. — 

 Seen but once. 



72. Vireo olivaceus. Red-eyed Vireo. — Common at Hot Springs, 

 Edgemont and Newcastle. 



73. Vireo gilvus swainsoni. Western Warbling Vireo. — Fairly 

 common and breeds. Two nests which I examined on June 15, 1900, 

 were each situated in upright crotches of chokecherry trees, four or five 

 feet from the ground. Each nest was neatly constructed of coarse grass 

 and fibers, and lined with fine grass and hair. A full set of four fresh 

 eggs was secured from each nest. 



74. Vireo solitarius plumbeus. Plumbeous Vireo. — Frequently seen, 

 but verv shv. 



75. Dendroica aestiva. Yellow Warbler.- — Common at Hot Springs 

 and Edgemont ; also seen on Beaver Creek. 



76. Dendroica auduboni. Audubon's Warbler. — Abundant at Hot 

 Springs and Newcastle, where its sprightly notes were almost continually 

 heard. This warbler was just commencing nest building on June 15, 

 1900, boldly coming to the doorvard in search of material. 



