174 Embody, Birds observed at Ashland, Virginia. [ADril 



53. Zonotrichia leucophrys. White-crowned Sparrow. — An uncom- 

 mon transient and rare winter visitant. May usually be found about 

 March 15. 



54. Zonotrichia albicollis. White-throated Sparrow. — A common 

 winter \asitant, occurring as late as May 11, 1908. Abundant during April 

 and November. 



55. Spizella monticola. Tree Sparrow. — Occurs during the winter 

 months but is not common. 



56. Spizella passerina. Chipping Sparrow. — An abundant summer 

 resident, arriving about March 15. 



57. Spizella pusilla. Field Sparrow. — Occurs abundantly at all 

 seasons of the year. 



58. Junco hyemalis. Slate-colored Junco. — A winter visitant, 

 occurring in large numbers until about April 6. 



59. Melospiza melodia. Song Sparrow. — A very common winter 

 visitant. None were seen later than April 6; however at Fredericksburg, 

 fifty miles to the northward, I heard them singing as late as June 10. 



60. Melospiza georgiana. Swamp Sparrow. — Apparently very un- 

 common. Two were seen March 15, 1908. 



61. Passerella iliaca. Fox Sparrow. — Common for a few days begin- 

 ning about March 15. A few observed October 20, 1907. 



62. Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Towhee. — A common summer resident 

 of general distribution. Arrives early in March. A few remain during 

 winter. 



63. Cardinalis cardinalis. Cardinal. — A common resident, more 

 abundant in spring and summer. 



64. Zamelodia ludoviciana. Rose-breasted Grosbeak. — A very un- 

 common transient. One seen on each of the following dates: — May 5, 10 

 and 11, 1908. 



65. Passerina cyanea. Indigo Bunting. — An abundant summer 

 resident, arriving about May 1. 



66. Piranga erythromelas. Scarlet Tanager. — An uncommon tran- 

 sient. It arrives about April 29. 



67. Piranga rabra. Summer Tanager. — A very common summer 

 resident, arriving about April 28. 



68. Progne subis. Purple Martin. — A fairly common resident, 

 occurring from about April 16 until the fore part of September. 



69. Petrochelidon lunifrons. Cliff Swallow. — A number were seen 

 in September, 1907. This species must be further investigated before 

 any general statements can be given relative to its abundance and 

 breeding. 



70. Hirundo erythrogaster. Barn Swallow. — A common summer 

 resident, appearing about April 28. 



71. Iridoprocne bicolor. Tree Swallow. — A rather common tran- 

 sient; the first swallow to appear in spring, arri\nng about April 6 (1908), 

 or perhaps a week earlier, depending upon the weather. 



