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Mr. Bliss has tabulated and arranged much of these data and combined 

 them into a harmonious whole. 



Under summer resident species, are given a general statement of the 

 character of occm'rence and abundance; the earliest and latest record for 

 several localities; character and location of the nest; number of eggs and 

 average date; other nesting dates and notes on abnormal plumages, 

 unusual occurrences, etc. Under transients are given the earliest and latest 

 dates for both spring and fall migration, while all records are given for 

 species which are rare or irregular. For the sake of brevity the most 

 frequent authorities quoted for records are indicated by their initials or 

 their last name alone, and a hst of full names and initials is given at the end. 

 This plan appeals to us as the best we have seen for bringing into conven- 

 ient shape a vast amount of records. This part of the work is intended 

 primarily for the ornithologist or student who desires to obtain facts or 

 figures on the occurrence of any given species in Connecticut and very 

 fittingly it is followed by a good bibliography. For the farmer, or stu- 

 dent of live wild birds there is provided an admirable treatise on Econo- 

 mic Ornithology prepared entirely by Dr. Bishop and based upon his own 

 observations and the best reports of government and state economic orni- 

 thologists. The idea of separating these two subjects as distinct parts of 

 the report is novel and there is much to be said in its favor. The nomen- 

 clature and classification follow the A. O. U. Check-List. 



The report is by no means only a list of the birds of Connecticut. Orni- 

 thologists interested in almost any special line of research will find in it 

 matter of importance, weU worth seeking for — historical accounts of the 

 Wild Pigeon, and the early abundance of the Red-headed Woodpecker, 

 valuable data on the parasitism of the Cowbird, as well as cases of Cuckoos' 

 eggs in nests of other species and Barred Owl's eggs in nests of the Red- 

 shouldered Hawk! The autumnal flights of FUckers and the former 

 excessive shooting of these birds by gunners are described while albinos and 

 abnormal plumages or eggs are noted under many species. 



The report is in all respects a thoroughly up to date and well prepared 

 state list and a contribution to ornithological literature of which the authors 

 may well feel proud. — W. S. 



Tyler on Some Birds of the Fresno District California.' — In this, 

 the ninth publication of the Cooper Ornithological Club in the series 

 known as 'Pacific Coast Avifauna', Mr. Tyler presents an account of the 

 present day conditions of bird life in the vicinity of Fresno in the San Joa- 

 quin Valley. 



So rapidly has this region been settled and conditions changed that a 

 paper such as the one before us is most welcome, especially to those far re- 



' Some birds of the Fresno District, California, By John G. Tyler. Cooper 

 Ornithological Club, Pacifle Coast Avifauna Number 9, Hollywood, California, 

 Published by the Club, October 1, 1913. Roy. 8vo. pp. 1-114. 



