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15th-31st. The Robins, Cedar-birds, Meadow Larks, (and 

 Golden-winged Woodpeckers) become more abundant. The 

 Rusty Blackbirds, Fox Sparrows (20-25), Bay-winged Bunt- 

 ings ? (25-31), Cow-birds (25-31, ?) and Pewees? (25-31), ap- 

 pear. Many winter-birds move to the northward. 



IV. APRIL. 



During this month, the Screech Owls and others lay their 

 eggs, as do the Duck Hawks. The [Titlarks], Yellow-bellied 

 Woodpeckers, Winter Wrens, Night " Hawks," [Wild Pigeons], 

 Carolina Doves, Crow Blackbirds, and [Purple Finches] appear ; 

 but with great irregularity. Those inclosed in brackets are 

 said often to pass the winter here ; those italicized to often 

 arrive in March, but the Night "Hawks" frequently do not 

 come until May. Many winter-birds move to the northward in 

 April, and other birds come from the South with more or less 

 regularity at about the following dates. 



1st. (Pine Warblers, usually later), Bay-winged Buntings, 

 Cow-birds, Kingfishers, and Pewees. 



10th (or earlier). Whi,te-breasted Swallows and Swamp Spar- 

 rows. 



15th. Chipping Sparrows and Field Sparrows (usually not 

 until the 20th), also Hermit Thrushes, Pine Warblers, Red-poll 

 Warblers, Ruby-crowned "Wrens," Savannah Sparrows (Sea- 

 side and Sharp-tailed Finches ?). The Crows, Red-tailed and 

 Red-shouldered Hawks, sometimes lay their eggs. 



20th. Chipping, Field, (and Savannah ?) Sparrows usually 

 arrive. 



In the latter part of this month, the Crows, and many birds 

 of prey, may lay their eggs. The following birds may arrive at 

 this time, though often not until May, viz. : Barn Swallows, 

 Black and White "Creepers," Brown Thrushes, Least Fly- 

 catchers, Purple Martins, Solitary Vireos, Towhee Buntings, 

 White-throated Sparrows (sometimes on the 20th), and "Yel- 

 low-rump" Warblers. 



NOTE. The dates of arrival can only be approximately given, 

 and it is to be remembered then the males of many birds arrive 

 before the females. 



V. MAT. About the 



1st, the Barn Swallows, Black and White "Creepers," Brown 

 Thrushes, Cliff (or Eave) Swallows, Least Flycatchers, Night 

 "Hawks," Purple Martins, Solitary Vireos, Towhee Buntings, 

 White-throated Sparrows, "Yellow-rump" Warblers, and Yel- 



