General Notes. I 2*J 



for reservoirs to contain an " additional water supply " for tlie city. These 

 works were completed in 1879. and the three basins were speedily filled, 

 embracing an aggregate area of some 600 acres, with a water line con- 

 stantly varying with the varying quantities drawn for consumption, as 

 well as from natural causes. This increase of water surface has had a 

 noticeable effect in enlarging the Avi-fauna of the locality. Being favor- 

 ably situated (rather too favorably, in one respect, one-half of my farm 

 being now under water!) I have watched this accession to our visiting list 

 with considerable interest and diligence, and make the following mem- 

 oranda as a result. 



A. Species that, so far as I can ascertain by enquiry and observation 

 (residence of 27 years), are new to this vicinity. 



1. Anthus ludovicianus. One obtained by self, Nov., 1S79: several br- 



others. 



2. Ckaradrius virginicus. One obtained by self, Sept., 1880. Two 



only seen. 



3. ^Egialites setnipa/mata. Two obtained by a friend. Oct., 18S0. 



4. Ereunctes fusillus. One obtained by self, Oct.. 1880; several br- 



others. 



5. Tringa minutilla. Several obtained by friend. Aug.. 1S80. 



6. Tringa fuscicollis. Three obtained by self. Oct.. 1880. Three only 



seen. 



7. Calidris arena ria. One obtained by -elf. Oct.. 1880. One only 



seen. 



S. Totanus flavipes. Several by a friend. Sept.. 1S80. 



y. Totanus melanoleucus. Two obtained by self, June and Oct., 1880. 



10. Xyctiardea grisea ncrvia. One obtained by self, Aug., 18S0. 



11. F/tlica amertcana. One obtained by a friend. Sept., 1880. 



12. Fuligula ferina amertcana. One obtained by a friend. Oct., 1879. 



13. Fuligula marila ajfinis. One obtained by self. Oct.. 18S0: several 



by others. 



14. Erismatura rubida. One obtained by a friend. Oct.. 1874. 



B. Species that have appeared in notably increased numbers. 



1. Siurus mvvius. Ratio of increase, say 3. 



2. Ceryle alcyon. Ratio of increase, say 3. 



3. Totanus solitarins. Ratio of increase, say 5. 



4. Tringoides macula rius. Ratio of increase, say 10. 



5. Ardea virescens. Ratio of increase, say 3. 



6. Ardea herodias. Ratio of increase, say 2. 



7. $hterquedula discors. Ratio of increase, say 2. 



8. §>uerquedula carolinensis. Ratio of increase, say 2. 



9. Podilymbus podiceps. Ratio of increase, say 2. 



Note. Several individual-, of a species of Larus {argeutatus without 

 doubt) have been reported at sundry times to be about the basins; none 

 were shot, and I have never seen them, but the authority is good. As 

 Larus never appeared here " before the Flood." it has a fair claim for a 

 place in List A. The omission is on the "strict construction" principle, 

 because the examples were seen only. — F. C. Browne. Framingham, Mass. 



