V iSck X 1 White on Birds of Mackinac Island. 2 2 7 



Erismatura rubida. — I examined a single specimen killed by a boy 

 Sept. 3, 1890. 



Botaurus lentiginosus. — Rare resident in the marshes near Early's farm 

 and the town. Several observed at various times, and one specimen taken 

 by T. G. White. 



Ardea herodias. — Rare summer visitant from Les Cheneaux where it is 

 common. 



Rallus virginianus. — Very rare summer resident. 



Porzana Carolina. — Common summer resident in marshes at Early's. 



Fulica americana. — Dr. Gibbs "saw one." 



Philohela minor. — Not a common summer resident in dry woodlands. 

 Often flushed from the middle of shaded roads towards evening. 



Gallinago delicata. — Rare migrant. I Hushed one in a meadow Sept. 17, 

 1SS9. 



Tringa minutilla. — Rather rare migrant on Round Island. 



Ereunetes pusillus. — One specimen taken Sept. 4, 1SS9. 



Totanus solitarius. — In 1890 and 1891 not a rare summer resident. 

 None present in 1889. 



Actitis macularia. — Very common summer resident. Feeds on stone 

 spiders. 



^Egialitis vocifera. — -Dr. Gibbs "saw a pair." 



Colinus virginianus. — The usual northern limit of this bird is about the 

 latitude of Petoskey, so the discovery of two July 24, 1S90, was somewhat 

 surprising. None were seen before or since. Mr. Early states that they 

 were once common on his farm, but were exterminated by hunters. 



Ectopistes migratorius. — A large flock was seen feeding in beech woods 

 August 30, 1889, after which they were frequently seen. About a hundred 

 were observed Sept. 10, and on Sept. 12 the main body departed. But a 

 few individuals were present when I left. None were observed in 1890 or 

 1891. 



Zenaidura macroura. — Rare in summer. 



Circus hudsonius. — Common migrant, frequenting the overflowed 

 meadows near Early's farm. First seen Aug. 3; became common Aug. 5 ; 

 last seen Aug. 22. 



Accipiter velox. — Common migrant near Early's farm where it preys on 

 chickens, Flickers, and even ventures to attack the Crows. A fearless 

 bird, permitting close approach. First seen Aug. S-21 ; still present when 

 we left the island. 



Accipiter cooperi. — Common migrant. Occurs in smaller numbers than 

 A. vclox. It has about the same dates of arrival ami departure. 



Accipiter atricapillus.— In 1SS9 two pairs of this fine bird could he seen 

 on any clear day. They were not given to sailing high in the air as do the 

 Buteos, but swept over the country just above the tops of the trees. In 

 1890 but one pair was observed, and upon inquiry I found a boy who 

 claimed to have shot a "large white hawk with black on his head; he 

 weighed three pounds." So it is probable that he secured one of this 



