Bulletin No. 16. 61 



Yellow-bellied Woodpecker, Sphyraficus varius. — The first season 

 it has been actually found nesting. 



Red-bellied Woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinns. — A very noticeable 

 increase in numbers and consequent greater boldness. During Septem- 

 ber one individual ventured upon the college campus several times. 

 His call sounded strangely on the busy street. 



Bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorns. — A decided decrease in numbers, 

 probably due to the conversion of so many pastures and meadows into 

 cornfields. It seemed to be more common after the molt. 



Baltimore Oriole, Icterus g-albida. — It has been universally 

 remarked that the "Orioles" were never so numerous before. "Abun- 

 dant" would not overestimate the numbers. 



American Crossbill, Loxia curvirostra minor. — Not only far more 

 numerous than ever before, but remained much later also. There is a 

 suspicion that broods were raised in the county. 



American Goldfinch, -Spinas tristis. — Certainly abundant. One 

 could not get beyond the reach of the plaintively fretful call note. 



Cardinal, Cardinedis cardinalis. — In nearly every small woods, and 

 common along the rivers. A noticeable increase. 



Cedar Waxwing, Amfielis cedrornm. — Never so many before. 

 Nested plentifully in the village. 



Ovenbird, Seinrus aiirocafiillas. — Abounded in the woods. Unmer- 

 cifully imposed upon by the Covvbird. Last year (1896) the Ovenbird 

 was not at all common. 



Yellow-breasted Chat, Icteria virens. — The increase over last year 

 was fully 100 per cent., judging from the numbers observed. 



Barn Swallow, Petrochelidon Lnnifrons. — The birds came into town, 

 two pairs nesting in my neighbor's barn. They were everywhere in evi- 

 dence. 



Brown Creeper, Certhia familiaris americana. — Common during 

 the spring migration. The increase seemed to be fully 300 per cent. 

 None could have spent the summer here. 



Purple Martin, Progne sidds. — While not common outside of town, 

 it was not unusual to see birds flying over the country. In former years 

 it has been confined to the towns. 



Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Poliofttila ccerulea. — Never more common 

 before. This summer every woods boasted several pairs. Nesting in 

 all woods. 



Wilson's Thrush, Turdas fuscescens. — Common and nesting in the 

 deeper woods. Singing well into July. 



