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shot one of these diminutive birds. Length 4} inches; extent of wings 
7 inches. 
Little Sandpiper (Tinga pusilla). Procured, in October, a speci- 
men of this minute species. Length 53 inches; extent of wings 
114 inches. This must be a scarce species, as I did not meet with it 
again. 
Buffelheaded Duck (Anas albeola). In October I procured one of 
these small ducks. Length 15 inches. Both in size and shape it 
bears a strong resemblance to the teal, like which it has but six- 
teen feathers in the tail; and the eye is placed considerably lower 
down than I have previously observed it in the duck, so that a line 
drawn from nostril to nape passes through it. The bill, too, unlike 
that of a duck, is shorter than the head, and gradually increases in 
width towards the point, like that of the wigeon. Had I not read 
what Wilson and Audubon have written, I should have little hesitation 
in placing it with the Querquedule. 
Yellow-rump Warbler (Sylvia coronata). Shot a bird of this species 
in October. Length 5} inches; extent of wings 8} inches. 
Carolina Rail (Rallus carolinus). On the 5th of October shot one 
of these common birds. Length 8} inches; extent of wings 13 inches. 
Virginian Rail (Raldus virginianus). On the 5th of October a female 
of this species was shot. Length 9} inches; extent of wings 14 inches. 
These birds are very tame, and will approach within a few yards of 
the sportsman when standing or reloading in a swamp. 
Blue Jay (Corvus cristatus). On the 5th of October shot a bird of 
this beautiful but common species. Length 12 inches; extent of 
wings 16} inches. 
Great Heron (Ardea Herodias). In October I procured a bird of 
this species, weighing 53 Ibs. Length 4 feet; extent of wings 6 feet 
3 inches. 
Whitebreasted Hawk (Falco leverianus). On the 7th of October 
I observed, when snipe-shooting, two hawks or buzzards. One was 
dark, but with the whole of the under parts white, possibly the white- 
breasted hawk, said to be the adult of Falco borealis. The other, 
which alighted on a tree, appeared of a bluish gray or slate-colour. 
Swamp Sparrow (Fringilla palustris). On the 17th of October, 
when shooting in a marsh, observed among the alders, which they 
were actively perambulating, a number of these handsome birds, so 
like our reed bunting in size, colour and habits; so tame, too, that I 
found no difficulty in securing specimens. Length 6 inches; extent 
of wings 84 inches. 
