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Breeds very commonly with us, nesting in hollow 

 trees and bird-houses. 



616. Riparia riparia (Linn.). Bank Swallow. — A few 

 breed at the lower end of Bunker's Island, near the 

 mouth of Yarmouth Harbour, and doubtless in 

 other suitable localities along our shore, but as they 

 seem to show a decided preference for the sea-shore 

 we seldom see them even a mile or two inland. 

 Latest date observed, Sep. 16. 



619. Bombycilla cedrorum, Vieill. Cedar Waxwing. — Most 

 years this species occurs here as a summer resident 

 only. First appearance (4 years) June 1. Last 

 appearance (-1 years) Sep. 17. A flock (forty or 

 fifty) remained about Yarmouth during the third 

 week of Nov., 1912. Two dead ones were brought 

 to me. One had the berries of black alder (Ilex 

 verticillata) in its throat. During the third week 

 of Feb. 1913, there were many about the town. 

 At this time three dead and one apparently paralyzed 

 were brought to me. The above are my only wdnter 

 records for this species, and, judging from the 

 number of casualties, they do not seem to make a 

 success of wintering here. 



621. Lanius horealis Vieill. Northern Shrike. — Only 

 three certain records: Dec. 27, 1905; Nov. 10, 1908; 

 Jan. 9, 1910. 



624. Vireosylvia olivacea {lAnn.). Red-eyed Vireo. — Com- 

 mon summer resident, but I am not near enough 

 to its favored haunts to get good dates for its arrival 

 or departure. 



626. Vireosylvia philadelphica Cass. Philadelphia Vireo. 

 — One record; a specimen shot near Norwood, Yar- 

 mouth Co., Jul. 9, 1904. 



