LIST OF BIRDS IN THE PARK 109 



Northern Red-wing, Agelaius phoeniceus arctolegus Ober- 

 holser tr and wr. This sub-species also occurs sometimes in 

 great numbers during migration. 



Meadowlark, Sturnella magna magna (Linn) sr. A very 

 common bird in the open places in the Park. It is not unusual 

 to find a few spending the winter with us. By the middle of 

 March their songs are heard in all directions. 



Western Meadowlark, Sturnella neglacta Audobon tr. 

 The Western Meadowlark is occasionally heard singing dur- 

 ing the migration season, and is easily identified by its melodi- 

 ous note with its unique ending. 



Orchard Oriole, Icterus spurius (Linn) sr. The Orchard 

 Oriole is rare for Swope Park, but quite common in the resi- 

 dence district bordering the Park. They prefer the trees and 

 orchards about our homes. 



Baltimore Oriole, Icterus galbula (Linn) sr. Baltimore 

 Orioles are also more common in residence districts than else- 

 where. Only a few were found in the Park, and these occurred 

 in the more frequented portions. 



Rusty Blackbird, Euphagus carolinus (Muller) tr. A 

 few birds of this species are usually found associated with the 

 flocks of the next during migration. They evidently occur in 

 the Park. 



Bronzed Crackle, Quiscalus quiscala aenue Ridgway 

 sr. Great numbers of these Crackles occur during migration, 

 and they are also rather numerous during summer in those 

 regions of the Park that are used for picnic parties. 



Purple Finch, Carpodacus purpureus purpureus (Gmelin) 

 tr. Occasionally flocks of these beautiful birds are found in 



