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some manner aroused, and they dart up and down within three or 

 four feet of one's face squeaking most viciously, though there 

 was no nest in the immediate vicinity that I could find, and I 

 have never seen any such display when their nest has been 

 approached. 



CoccYZUS AMERICANUS (Bonap.) Yellow-hilled Guccoo. — This 

 bird is locally known as the "rain-crow," from its being supposed to 

 call before rain, or when rain is much wanted. I have generally 

 noticed it most noisy in very sultry weather, and it will call 

 persistently in the middle of the hottest summer's day, when all 

 other birds are silent. I once (June 30th) heard it calling at 10.30 

 P.M., no moon, after heavy rain. It comes early in May, and 

 remains throughout the summer. The earliest arrival I have 

 noted is the 1st of May. 



Picus viLLOSUS (Linn.) Hairy Woodpecker. — Not very com- 

 mon. I think it is a resident all the year, but it is most usually 

 seen in winter, spring, and early summer, 



Picus PUBESCENS (Linn.) Doivny Woodpecker. — This is the 

 commonest of the woodpeckers in the district, and the smallest. 

 It remains throughout the year, but migrates partially I believe. 

 Sphyrapicus varius (Baird.) Yelloiu-hellied Woodpecker. — 

 This is a common bird in the woods in winter, but leaves gene- 

 rally before the end of March. The earliest note I have of its 

 return is the 15th of October. I have noticed this woodpecker 

 sitting on a tree soon after its arrival, constantly launching itself 

 into the air, and catching insects on the wing like a flycatcher. 

 I have also repeatedly found the crops of those I have shot con- 

 taining numerous cedar berries. All woodpeckers seem to prefer 

 deciduous timber, but this one may be found on the pine trees 

 more frequently than the others. I think the females remain 

 a little longer in the spring, and return a little earlier in the 

 autumn than the males. This and the last are locally known 

 as " sap-suckers." 



Hylotomus pileatus (Baird.) Pileated Woodpecker. — This 

 large woodpecker, locally known as the "log cock," is a per- 

 manent resident. Its size, and its brilliant crest, make it a very 

 striking object in the woods ; and the beautiful pale primrose of 

 the underside of the wing is very conspicuous when it is flyiug. 



