68 CBECK LIST OF THE 



A common migrant in spring and autumn in Southern Ontario, a 

 summer resident breeding in our northern woods. 



Arrives about the tenth of April, departs at the end of October. 



Genus MERULA. 



301. American Robin. 



(Merula migratoria) 



An abundant summer resident, breeding throughout its range in 

 the Province. 



Arrives early in March, the bulk usually depart early in Novem- 

 ber, but some small flocks remain where food is plentiful until severe 

 frost comes and a few always remain in sheltered gardens, etc , all the 

 winter. 



Genus SIALIA. 



302. Bluebird. 



(Sialia sialis.) 



A common resident, breeding throughout its range in the Pro- 

 vince. 



Arrives about the middle of March ; departs towards the end of 

 October. 



