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Pennock—Birp Nores rrom NorrH CAROLINA. 
(Liniodendron tulipifera) on the lower lands are the most 
common trees. Along the streams Holly (/lex opaca), An- 
dromeda nitida, and Catbrier (Smilax rotundifolia) abound, 
and Mistletoe (Phoradendron flavescens) is abundant. 
There are few large bodies of original-growth timber 
within five or six miles of Pinehurst. Around Carthage, 
twelve miles distant, much old pine is still standing, and mid- 
way between these two towns is some fine oak woods. The 
villace of Pinehurst is beautifully laid out with roads and 
walks, many of which are bordered with an abundance of 
close growing shrubbery, making attractive shelter for several 
species of birds, notably Mockingbirds and Myrtle Warblers, 
while Towhees, White-throated Sparrows and Cardinals are 
seen here frequently. Probably the berry-bearing shrubs had 
much to do with the abundance of birds in the village, for I 
saw but one Mockingbird outside of Pinehurst, while they 
were numerous therein, and a flock of Cedar Waxwings fre- 
quented the locality for some time, often alighting on the 
bushes to feed on berries. The species noted are for the 
most part what one would expect to find. 
I attempted to cover the ground carefully for several miles 
adjacent to Pinehurst and believe that few winter resident 
species escaped my observations. The season was an unus- 
ually cold one there, as it was throughout eastern United 
States generally. This no doubt retarded the migration move- 
ment, for with the exception of a Nighthawk and a sudden 
influx of Chipping Sparrows little or no migration movement 
was noted. 
1. Podilymbus podiceps.—Pied-billed Grebe, 
This bird is reported as being frequently seen on Mclxenzie’s pond, 
two miles from Pinehurst, some times four or five together. I saw 
one swimming there March 15th and another that had been shot 
March ist. 
2. Anas platyrhynchos.—Mallard. 
One had been wing-tipped at McKenzie’s pond. I saw it in the 
poultry yard at Pinehurst. 
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38. Philohela minor.—Woodcock. 
