VERMONT BIRD CLUB 25 



Dr. L. H. Ross of Bennington reports seeing the Common 

 Murre, uria triole, and also the Piping Plover, aegialitis meloda. 

 Dr. Ross also reports a wintering robin, and wintering meadow 

 larks, seeing twelve of the latter on Jan. 12, 1909. 



A pair of Blue Jays built their nest and reared their young 

 undisturbed in a balsam tree within two feet of the sidewalk 

 and near the main entrance of the Baptist church at Essex 

 Junction. 



A pair of Scarlet Tanagers nested last summer in an oak 

 tree on a lawn in the village of Essex Junction. 



Mourning Doves have been seen by Mr. C. D. Howe dur- 

 ing the past three summers m the towns of Colchester and Essex. 



In June, 1907, Mr. Howe found a Robin's nest placed on 

 the ground with its top flush with the surface. 



In the summer of 1909, a King Bird's nest was observed 

 containmg four eggs, attached to an eaves spout, directly over 

 the entrance of the church at Lake Willoughby. 



Mrs. H. A. Hall of Rutland has sent to the secretary 

 photographs of Bluebirds and nest, in a starch box covered with 

 birch bark, and nailed to the side of the house. Why may not 

 other members emulate her example in sending photographs of 

 birds to be kept in the posesssion of the Club? 



Mr. Hall in speaking of means for protecting birds from 

 their enemies suggests that a tax be placed upon cats as they are 

 known to destroy many birds, and also as it is now well under- 

 stood that cats carry disease from one person to another. He 

 also suggests that a bounty be placed upon the heads of English 

 Sparrows as a means of increasing useful song birds. 



Miss Marion Bole of West Barnet reports the appearance 

 of the Wood Thrush in that town. 



Mr. Carlton D. Howe is collecting information in regard 

 to early bird students in Vermont, early bird lists, collections of 

 birds eggs, skins, and mounted specimens, and records about 

 birds occurring before the organization of the Vermont Bird 

 Club. He appeals for the assistance of the members of the Club 

 to this end. Many lists of birds have been printed in local news- 

 papers throughout the state. He wishes aid in locating such. 

 Any information along these lines will be greatly appreciated. 



It has been suggested by several members that a life mem- 

 bership be established upon the payment of a certiin amount, 

 such fees to be used as an endowment. The sums suggested 

 for life membership are $10, ^12, and $15. Some action vvill be 

 taken upon this matter at the winter meeting. 



