Pbof. J. S. Nkwberuy, Chief Geologist : 



Deak Sir : I have the honor to submit herewith report on the Birds of Ohio. Dnrlng 

 the six years it has been in preparation, I have collected in this vicinity more than tvro- 

 thirds of the birds here ennmerated. No species has been admitted to the list which 

 has not been personally identified, except on unimpeachable authority. 



In the preparation of this report I have received valuable assistance from yourself, 

 Dr. Elliott Coues, U. 8. A., Washington, D. C. ; Messrs. Frank W. Langdon, Cincinnati; 

 E. K. Winslow, Cleveland ; M. C. Read, Hudson ; and others, to whom acknowledgments 

 are made in the following pages. 



Very repectfully, 



Tour obedient servant, 



J. M. Whbaton. 

 GohtrnTtua, Ohio, November 1, 1879. 



