226 Mr. Peabody on the 
species breeds here, suspects that the nests of the 
other rails will hereafter be found; they have been 
discovered on the borders of Lake Champlain and 
the North River. 
The Yrrrow-szEAsTED Ram, Rallus Novebora- 
censis, is also rare here, and in most parts of the 
United States. From May to September, it is found 
on the shores of Hudson's Bay, where it breeds ; and 
on its return to winter quarters, probably takes an 
inland route, the greater proportion avoiding the 
Atlantic states. From Audubon, we learn that only 
a few, comparatively, go to the north ; the great 
body remain in the extreme southern parts of the 
United States throughout the year. 
The Purre GarrrmNuLE, Gallinula Martinica, 
and the Florida Gallinule, G. galeata, have already 
been mentioned as rare and accidental visiters in 
the State. : 
LOBE-FOOTED BIRDS: 
The CixEnREovs Coor, Fulica Americana, is found 
in almost every part of North America, seeming to 
have little choice of climate or temperature, and to 
regulate its migrations by the scarcity or abun- 
dance of food. They appear among us in early au- 
tumn, and remain till November, when they leave 
us for the south by night. Their food consists of 
