Vol. XX r 



1904 . 



EiFRiG, Birds of Western Maryland. 2A.I 



migration, not so common as a breeder, perhaps on account of the lack 

 of large meadows. Found a pair at Vale Summit (alt. 2000 ft.) on May 

 30, 1902 ; Maj 21, 1903, I found nine or ten pairs at the so called Swamp 

 Ponds, on the other side of the Potomac River, and the same number 

 July 13, the young having undoubtedly been drowned or killed by the 

 heavy rains of this season. 



44. Actitis macularia. Spotted Sandpiper. — Abundant over the 

 whole region, at all large and small watercourses, ponds and waterholes. 



45. Oxyechus vociferus. Killdeer. — Common in both high and 

 low parts. Stays late and comes early, like the Woodcock. About Octo- 

 ber I they come to town in numbers and stay along Will's Creek until 

 Nov. 22 (1902). 



46. Cathartes aura. Turkey Buzzard. — Cannot be called common, 

 nor rare. A pair evidently nests each year on Will's Mountain, near 

 Cumberland, and several pairs at Rocky Gap, with the Ravens. 



47. Accipiter cooperi. Cooper's Hawk. — Rather scarce. A young 

 one, full grown, was brought to me at Accident July 22, 1903, and Mr. 

 Preble notes one near Swaiiton. 



48. Coccyzus americanus. Yellow-billed Cuckoo. — Not rare in 

 both counties. 



49. Coccyzus erythrophthalmus. Black-billed Cuckoo. — In lower 

 parts during migration only, and then not common. Breeds in higher 

 parts. 



50. Ceryle alcyon. Kingfisher. — Common in all parts. Dates: 

 Mar. 25 (1902) to Sept. 28 (1901). On Aug. 26, 1901, one was killed by 

 flying against a telegraph wire in the city. 



51. Sphyrapicus varius. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. — Not uncom- 

 mon, notably in higher parts. Dates : April 6 (1903) to Oct. 24 (1900). 

 On April 20, 1903, the woods were full of them at Accident. 



52. Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Red-headed Woodpecker. — Has 

 become rather rare in the lower parts, although a pair breeds here and 

 there, but very abundant in the higher parts, where there are many ' dead- 

 enings.' Dates : April 17 (1903, Accident) to Sept. 15 (1899). 



53. Colaptes auratus. Flicker. — Common over the whole area; 

 especially abundant in higher parts and during migration, when the 

 black gum and other trees entice him to stay long and in large numbers. 

 Dates: Mar. i (1902) to Nov. 15 (1902). Its numbers are increasing 

 around Cumberland. 



54. Antrostomus vociferus. Whip-poor-will. — Evenly distributed 

 over the whole territory'; plentiful in some parts. Dates: April 21 

 {1902) to Sept. 14 (1899). 



55. Chordeiles virginianus. Nighthawk. — Not as common as last 

 species, except during the last week in August, when they appear in large 

 numbers, flying over the house-tops after insect food. Dates : May 3 

 (1902) to Sept. 2 (1903). 



56. Chaetura pelagica. Chimney Swift. — Common breeder over 



