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with other Sparrows. Frequents roadsides, high sandy 
fields, and rocky pastures. 
The Cardinal, “ Red-Bird” (Cardinals Virginianus, Ben.), 
according to Nuttall, occurs accidentally. I have never 
met with it in this section. 
96. Pipilo ery: hrophthalmus, Vier... — Towhee 
Bunting, “Ground Robin,” “Chewink.” Common sum- 
mer resident. Breeds commonly, nesting on the ground 
among low bushes, which it frequents. Arrives from April 
28th to May 1Uth ; leaves by the first week in October. 
ALAUDID, — Tar Largs. 
97. Eremophila alpestris, Forster. — Shore Lark, 
Common winter resident. Perhaps a few breed. Seen by 
Mr. W. Brewster, in July, 1869. Arrives early in the au- 
tumn. Have seen it in spring as late as April 25th. Fre- 
qnents the ploughed fields, beaches, and marshes. Has the 
habit of hiding in holes or beside stones. 
ICTERID, — Tue Orro.es, STARLINGS, ETC. 
98. Dolichonyx oryzivorus, Swain. — Bob-o-link, 
“Rice-Bird,” ‘ Reed-Bird.” Abundant summer resident. 
Breeds, nesting in the grass on the ground. Arrives from 
April 30th to May 12th. During the first of September 
it congregates in flocks of immense numbers upon the 
sea-shore; at this time both sexes are in the same plu- 
mage. It is then shot for the table. While migrating, 
it moves night and day; indeed, almost any clear night 
in August its metallic-like note may be heard high up in 
the air. 
99. Molothrus pecoris, Swain. — Cow-Bird, “ Cow- 
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