General Notes 19'J 



NOTES ON THE FALL MIGRATIONS OF 1916 IN 

 CHICAGO AREA. 



Our observations during the fall migration of 1916 have been 

 rather more extensive than hitherto and have yielded many good 

 records. Our migration dates made during the last four years 

 have been extended in la good many instances. Some of the dates 

 made in this fall migration are both ^earlier and later than Mr. 

 B. T. Gault's migration dates of Glen, Ellyn, which is only a few 

 miles west of LaGrange. 



There are several birds which are on a decided increase in this 

 region, these being the Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, and Car- 

 dinal. The Titmice were first noted in any great numbers dur- 

 ing the winter of 1915-16, and since then have been seen very 

 often. On August 14, 1916, eight of these birds were observed at 

 Riverside, two or three from all appearances being young birds. 

 This leads to the conclusion that they may have nested in the 

 vicinity. 



The Carolina Wren, although it has been of regular occurrence 

 in the past, did not become common until August of this year. 

 Since then we, have noted it in many different localities, chiefly on 

 account of it being in full song. The Cardinal has been very com- 

 mon this year and is undoubtedly increasing in the Chicago area. 

 These three birds are clearly extending their range northward. 



Among the strictly migrants the Red-breasted Nuthatch, Myrtle 

 Warbler, and Rusty Blackbird have been more abundant than 

 usual this fall. 



On September 1st the American Crossbills appeared and have 

 been numerous since that time. On October 21 the Redpolls put 

 in an appearance, which is unusually early. Last Saturday, Novem- 

 ber 4, a flock of 10 were watched for a long time at Riverside. They 

 were exceedingly tame. White-throated Sparrows have been en- 

 tirely absent this fall. Other interesting dates are the following: 



Palm Warbler, last seen October 28, 1916. 



Ring-necked Pheasant, seen October 21, 1916. 



Black-throated Blue Warbler, last seen October 14, 1916. 



Orange-crowned Warbler, last seen October 28, 1916. 



Black and White Warbler. 



Tree Swallow, last seen October 22, 1916. 



Barn Swallow, last seen September 30, 1916. 



Greater Yellow-legs, last seen October 28, 1916. 



Golden Plover, November 5, 1916. 



Red-backed Sandpiper and Black Bellied Plover, November 6, 

 1916 (L. Michigan). The Red-headed Woodpeckers are staying this 

 winter for the first time since 1913. 



