v ° lx ~| White oh Birds of Mackinac Island. 



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Tyrannus tyrannus.— In 18S9 but one pair was ol - 

 three pairs were seen, and in 1891 they were quite co 

 become common Aug. 3-9, and all depart Aug. 26-30. 



Sayornis phcebe. — In 1S89 a rare summer resident un 

 1890 none were seen. In 1891 one pair observed occasi anally, 

 the scattered woods. 



Contopus borealis. — One specimen shot Aug. 15. 

 Contopus virens. — Not common as a summer re 

 migrant. Frequents the deciduous woods. Become* com no.i A 

 Last seen Sept. 2-10. 



Empidonax flaviventris. — Rare migrant; taken Aug. 14 and 33, 

 Empidonax acadicus.— Common migrant. I have 

 mens. Frequents impartially the open woods and high scrub 

 Arrives Aug. 10-16; departs Aug. 31-Sept. 6. 



Empidonax pusillus traillii. — Abundant migrant. Arrives 

 departs Sept. 3-10. 



Empidonax minimus. — In 18S9 this species was observed 

 common migrant, but in 1890 and 1891 a few were found 'luring tl 

 summer near Early's farm. In 1889 it was first seen Aug. 3. 

 common about the last of August and disappears in a few days. 



Otocoris alpestris. — Very common about the middle of Septembei 

 Indians shoot numbers of them for food under the name of 'Yellowthr 



Cyanocitta cristata. — In 18S9 and l ^9 1 very common summer resident. 

 Rather more scarce in 1890. Useful as scavengers. 



Perisoreus canadensis. — On July 10, 1SS9, a flock of eight Hew ovei 

 low down and headed for the Upper Peninsula. I did not see them again. 

 but am certain as to their identity, for I am perfectly familiar with the 

 'Meat Hawk.' 



Corvus americanus. — An abundant resident and very tame. I have 

 often approached within a few feet of them while feeding. As there are 

 no crops to be damaged, the inhabitants protect them for their services as 

 scavengers. 



Molothrus ater. — Rare migrant, seen occasionally during September in 

 scattered flocks. 



Sturnella magna. — Rare visitant. I flushed four in a meadow near town 

 July 12, 1S89, but none were seen before or since. 



Scolecophagus carolinus. — Saw a flock of about twenty at Early's farm 

 Sept. 22, 1SS9. None observed in the other years. 



Quiscalus quiscula aeneus. — For four days in 1SS9, Sept. 11-14, these 

 birds migrated through the island in abundance, but none were observed 

 in 1S90 or 1S91. 



Carpodacus purpureus. — Common summer resident. Frequents the 

 evergreens where its loud and clear song may be heard morning and 

 evening, and during the whole of cloudy days. 



Loxia curvirostra minor. — Common summer resident. Probably breeds 



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