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about the island in a loose, irregular flock, which was still present 
when we left, October 11. On several occasions this flock was seen 
to start from the south point, and, after flying out over the water, 
turn and come back to the island again. Mr. McDonald said that 
some blue jays generally winter on the island, but these are proba- 
bly migrants from farther north. 
83. (488) Corvus brachyrhynchos brachyrhynchos. Crow.—The 
crow was a common breeder on the island and was seen and heard 
every day during our stay. It was very tame and, during the 
summer robbed the nests of the poultry at the light-house. On 
September 14, a large flock of about one hundred came to the 
island, but this flock was seen only on this day and went on, leay- 
ing about the same number of resident ones as before. The keep- 
ers said that a few generally stay all winter. 
S84. (494) Dolichonyx oryzivorus. BosorinK.—This species was 
not seen by the writer, but it is listed on the authority of the keep- 
ers, who said that flocks are seen here during the spring migration. 
85. (495) Molothrus ater ater. Cowxsirp.—The cowbird was 
very rare on the island, being seen only once, September 11, when 
a single individual was observed by the writer. Its absence is 
peculiar, for on Sand Point, where the conditions are very similar, 
it is a very common resident. 
86. (498) Agelaius phoeniceus phoeniceus. RED-WINGED BLACK- 
BIRD.—The writer saw no specimens of this species even during mi- 
gration. This is rather singular, as it is a not uncommon breeder 
on Sand Point. 
87. (501) Sturnella magna magna. MbrapnowriarK.—The only 
bird of this species seen, a beautiful adult male, came to Light- 
House Point earls on the morning of September 29. The keepers 
said that it is common in spring, migrating in flocks to and across 
the island. 
88. (507) Jcterus galbula. BaALtiIMorRE ORIOLE.—The writer did 
not observe the oriole on the island, but lists it on the authority of 
the keepers, who said that it was very common during the spring 
migration in May. 
89. (509) Hiuphagus ecarolinus. Rusty Brackpirp.—The first 
record for this species was secured on ‘September 13. After that 
date it was seen at various times, and some were still present when 
the writer left the island. It generally fed along the beaches and 
near the edge of the water. On October 2, flocks were seen feed- 
ing about the heaps of fish refuse on Little Charity Island. 
90. (511b) Quiscalus quiscula ceneus. BrRonzED GRACKLE.—This 
species is listed on the authority of the keepers, who said that it 
was a common spring migrant. 
