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Audubon was the first student of nature who ever ex- 

 plored the wild and rocky shores of Menan, and he, it 

 seems, not very thoroughly. I believe no catalogue of 

 its local birds has ever been published. Mr. G. A. Board- 

 man's list of "Birds of Calais and Islands in the Mouth 

 of the Bay of Fundy," gives many species that are to be 

 found at Calais, though a number of them never occur on 

 Menan. 



The following catalogue and annotations are the result 

 of two visits to the island, one in May, 1871, the other 

 during June, July and August, 1872. I must in this 

 connection acknowledge my indebtedness to Mr. S. F. 

 Cheney, of Grand Menan, for his universal kindness and 

 for the great aid he tendered me, in procuring many 

 valuable specimens ; also for much useful information. I 

 cannot but recommend him to all who may contemplate a 

 visit to the island, either for recreation or study, as one 

 who will give all the assistance in his power, and make 

 their stay as enjoyable as possible. 



TUKDID^J. 



1. Turdus mirjratorius. Robin. Very common and breeds abun- 

 dantly, nesting about June 5. 



2. Turdus Pallasii. Hermit Thrush or Cathedral Bird. It is com- 

 mon and breeds. The song of this species, as well as that of the suc- 

 ceeding, is here very full and strong. 



3. Turdus Kwainsonii. Olive-backed Thrush. Quite common; 

 breeds. I was fortunate enough to secure a fine nest and comple- 

 ment of three eggs, June 21. T. fuscescens very possibly occurs, but 



was not noted. 



SAXICOLID-ZE. 



4. Sialia sialis. Bluebird. Rare. I took none, but saw the remains 

 of a specimen that had been shot July 20. This must be its eastern 

 limit, as it is as rare on the main shore as here. 



PABID^EJ. 



6. Parus atricapilhis. Chickadee. Very common. Breeds abun- 

 dantly. 



