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34. Spizella monticola ochracea. WESTERN TREE SPARROW.— Pull- 
man}; common during April. They frequent the thickets bordering the 
creeks, where the first ones were taken, March 3. The ground was covered 
with snow at that time. 
35. Junco hyemalis connectens Couwes.— A Junco which I identify as 
above, possibly incorrectly, was common everywhere. Pullman, Mar. 31. 
Nesting in the vicinity of Mt. Carleton, July 4. Young were seen at Blue 
Lake, July 18. 
36. Melospiza melodia montana. MouNTAIN SONG SPARROW. — Com- 
mon in flocks with SAzzella monticola ochracea in the vicinity of Pull- 
man during the first week of March. Common on the low meadows 
bordering Blue Lake. 
37. Passerella iliaca schistacea. SLATE-COLORED SPARROW. — Pull- 
man. Usually seen perched on the topmost twig of some bush, singing 
vigorously. 
38. Piranga ludoviciana. Louistana TANAGER.— Frequently seen at 
Blue Lake. 
39. Ampelis cedrorum. CEDAR WAXWING. — Small flocks of these 
birds were occasionally seen at Blue Lake. 
40. Geothlypis tolmiei. MAcCGILLIVRAY’s WARBLER.—Near Mt. 
Carleton in open woods. A nest with eggs was seen, June 30. 
41. Anthus pensilvanicus. AMERICAN Pipit.— Abundant at Pullman 
during the latter part of October in flocks with Ofocoris. 
42. Sittacanadensis. RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH. — Blanchard Valley, 
on the east slope of Mt. Carleton. 
43. Regulus calendula. RuBy-CROWNED KINGLET.— Pullman; com- 
mon during April. 
44. Hylocichla ustulatus swainsonii. OLIVE-BACKED THRUSH. — Com- 
mon at Blue Lake during the latter part of July. Also observed in 
Hoodoo Valley. 
45. Merula migratoria propinqua. WESTERN Rosin.— Robins were 
seen in every locality visited. They were common in flocks at Pullman 
during September. In the Spring (March 3) they returned before the 
snow melted, and began nesting so early that the eggs and young birds 
were frequently frozen. 
