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147. [622e] Lanius ludoriciannx migrans (W. Palmer.). Migrant Slirike.* 

 Uncommon summer resident. March 3 to December 1. Rare in 



winter (W. S. B.). February 1G, 1901 (V. H. B.). 



Mating and attempts at song, March 15, 1903. The song resembles 



some of the more harsh calls of the Blue Jay. May 10, 1903, nest and 



five young just hatched, ten feet up in a hedge (C. G. L.). 



MIGRATION KECOKD. 



148. [624] Vii-eo olmtcewt (Liuii.). Red-eyed Vireo.* Fig. 23, 



Abundant migrant and summer resident. April 19 to October 2. 

 Song April 28, 1903; mating April 29. Nest with three eggs of the 

 owner and one of a Cowbird, May 25, '03. This nest was about four 

 feet high, attached to a limb of a small cedar bush and thickly sur- 

 rounded by blackberry vines. 



This far from shy bird with its persistent song is found absolutely 

 everywhere in the height of its migration. It sings as long as it is here; 

 one was heard singing September 20, 1903. 



