1892.] Gettcnd N'ofes. 20^ 



In September there seems to be an increase of the Carrion Crows, and a 

 diminution of the Turkey Buzzards, and gradually these are less and less 

 often observed, until by November they are comparatively scarce, remain- 

 ing so through the rest of the winter. 



Parabuteo unicinctus harrisi. — Fairly common in winter, hovering low 

 over open land. One specimen taken in October. 



Falco columbarius. — Not very many noted. One example taken Oct. 

 5, 1891. 



Falco sparverius. — Very numerous from September to March. Have 

 never seen one here in summer. 



Syrnium nebulosum alleni. — Qiiite common. This is locally the com- 

 monest hooting Owl about houses. Between August and November, 

 1891, five of these Owls were shot in the grounds about the plantation 

 residence. 



Coccyzus americanus. — Common in summer, and breeds locally in 

 some numbers. 



Sphyrapicus varius. — One specimen shot in November, 1890, in the 

 swamp. 



Colaptes auratus. — Common in winter and very abundant in early 

 spring. Confined strictly to the swamp lands. Not very many noted in 

 summer. 



Chordeiles virginianus. — Abundant in summer, breeding in grassy 

 fields. 



Chaetura pelagica. — Not at all common, even as a migrant. A few 

 noted in April and in August, 1891. 



Trochilus colubris. — A small number breed, but from the first week in 

 August onward tho\isands are present, staying until late in October, and 

 always to be found as long as the flowers of the cypress vine and trumpet 

 creeper bloom. 



Tyrannus tyrannus. — Very scarce locally, the only two specimens 

 noted being seen on July 11 and 20. 1891. Probably more common in 

 higher districts within a few miles. 



Sayornis phcebe. — Rather common and breeds. 



Agelaius phoeniceus. — One of the most abundant of local breeders. 

 About the middle of August this species, as also the Great-tailed Crackle, 

 becomes temporarily scarce, presumably leaving for the better feeding 

 crrounds of the rice districts further northward. Returning later, much 

 swelled in numbers, they continue abundant until about April first, when 

 the departure of migrants thins the ranks appreciably. 



Scolecophagus carolinus. — An abundant spring and fall migrant. A 

 female secured from a flock seen Jan. 19, 1891. This species, when here, 

 does not associate with other Blackbirds. 



Passerina ciris. — Very abundant. One of the few birds breeding in the 

 cane fields. 



Progne subis. — Common from April to August, breeding wherever 

 boxes or gourds are prepared for them. They generally disappear quite 

 early in the autumn; the last brood is usually fledged by the middle of 

 August. 



