^"looi'^n EiFRiG, Birds of Western Maryland. 2A.2 



'J2. PocEcetes gramineus. Vesper Sparrow. — Very common breeder 

 in higher parts, from 2000 ft. up. In Cumberland they can be seen only 

 in migration and now and then a strav one in summer. 



73. Coturniculus savannarum passerinus. Grasshopper Sparrow. 

 — Very common, especially in the higher parts, from May i (1902) to 

 Sept. 5 (1901), but most disappear before the end of August. 



74. Chondestes grammacus. Lark Sparrow. — Know of only one 

 colony, which I found July 2^, 1901, four miles from Accident, Garrett 

 County. This year (1903) I visited the same place, and after much search- 

 ing found only one bird ; there may have been more near by. 



75. Spizella socialis. Chipping Sparrow.— Very abundant every- 

 where. Appears to be becoming also a bird of the woods, for I find nests 

 in the middle of second growth woods. March 21 (1903) to Nov. i (1901). 



76. Spizella pusilla. Field Sparrow. — Same as S. socialis. March 

 21 (1903) to Nov. 4 (1S99). May 10, 1901, nest with five eggs on ground; 

 May 21, 1902, nest, one foot high in laurel bush, with three young and one 



egg- 



77. Melospiza georgiana. Swamp Sparrow. — Not rare where con- 

 ditions are favorable; Mar. 30 (1901) to Oct. 3 (1901). 



78. Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Towhee ; Chewink. — One of the most 

 abundant birds here, especially in the thickets of scrub-oak, etc., with 

 which large parts of the hills and mountains are covered. In September 

 and October hundreds, if not thousands, are to be seen. Dates : April 22 

 (1900) to Oct. 28 (1899). 



79. Zamelodia ludoviciana. Red-breasted Grosbeak. — Rare in 

 lower parts, even in migration ; rather common breeder on higher 

 ground, from 2000 feet up. 



80. Cyanospiza cyanea. Indigo Bunting. — Common, more so in 

 lower than higher parts, from beginning of May till Oct. 15 (1902). In 

 fall they associate in flocks with the Song Sparrows in the bushes along 

 rivers and creeks. 



81. Piranga erythromelas. Scarlet Tanager. — Common, especially 

 on wooded tops of mountains. May i {1903) to Sept. 27 (1902). 



82. Piranga rubra. Summer Tanager. — Saw and heard this fine 

 whistler only once, July i, 1901. 



83. Progne subis. Purple Martin. — Common over the whole area, 

 often in middle of cities, where martin-houses are put up. April 2 to 

 Aug. 27, 1903. Usually, however, they come a few days later and depart 

 several days earlier than this year. 



84. Petrochelidon lunifrons. Cliff Swallow. — Common where- 

 ever it can build its nest. 



85. Hirundo erythrogaster. Barn Swallow. — Like the last species, 

 abundant, especially in farming districts. April 12 (1901) to Aug. 14 

 (1903), at which latter date hundreds of this and the preceding and fol- 

 lowing species were assembled in the bushes on a small island in the 

 lake at Mt. Lake Park, Garrett County, evidently preparatory to going 

 south. 



