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{39)—Myiarchus CJ^initus. CRESTED FLYCATCHER. 



This bird frequents the wooded valleys where its noisy call betrays its pres- 

 ence oftener than the sight of the bird itself. Winnesheik and Allamakee Co's. 



{40)—Sayornis pho&he. PHCEBE. 



Very abundant ; nests were found under bridges and one in an old stump. 

 Winnesheik and Allamakee counties. 



(Jfl)— Canto-pus virens. ACADIAN FLYCATCHER. 



Quite abundant along the water courses. Winnesheik and Allamakee Co's. 



(A2)—Envpidonajc virescens. WOOD PEWEE. 



One of the most abundant summer residents. Its pretty nests were found 

 in many places in both Winnesheik and Allamakee counties. 



{43)—Einpicloncvx minimus. LEAST FLYCATCHER. 



These birds breed abundantly about Decorah where a number of nests were 

 examined, some containg fresh eggs, some young. The nest is a beautiful 

 structure built in the fork of some branch, usually only a few (6 to 15) feet from 

 the ground. Winnesheik and Allamakee counties. 



{44)—Octoris alpestris praticola. PRAIRIE HORNED LARK. 



A few of these birds were observed in both Winnesheik and Allamakee 

 counties. Usually their note, when on wing, notified us of their presence. 



{45) — Cyanocitta cristata. BLUE JAY, 



This noisy marauder was always present. Winnesheik and Allamakee Co's. 



{46)—Corvus americanus. AMERICAN CROW. 



Very common in both Winnesheik and Allamakee counties. 



i47)—Doliehonyx oryzivorus. BOBOLINK. 



Common in the rank meadows where the male pours forth his bubbling 

 song, from reed or wliilst he flutters in the air. Nests were found at Decorah. 

 Winnesheik and Allamakee counties. 



{48)—Molothrios ater. COW-BIRD. 



Common in both Winnesheik and Alamakee counties. 



(49)—Jgelaius phoeniceus. RED- WINGED BLACK-BIRD. 



Very abundant about the marshes, where a number of nests were found. 

 None were placed more than four feet from the ground. Winnesheik and Alla- 

 makee counties. 



{50)~Sturnellu magna. MEADOW LARK. 



Quite common in the fields of the valley. Winnesheik and Allamakee Co's. 



{51)—Iterus spurius. ORCHARD ORIOLE. 



Abundant ; nests throughout the valley. Winnesheik and Allamakee Co's. 



