Bird Migrations observed during the Year — Concluded. 



June, 32 



The Migration continues, . 32 



July, . . 33 



Autumnal Migration begins, 33 



A Few Egrets move Northward, 34 

 An Increase of Gulls and Terns, . 34 



August, ... 34 



Southward FUghts, . 34 



September, 35 



Early Migration of Geese, 35 



A Large Flight of Shore Birds, 36 



Hawks, Nighthawks, etc., 36 



October, ..... . 36 



A Great Flight the First Nine Days, . 37 



November, .... 38 



Great FUghts of Geese and Ducks, 38 



A Scarcity of Land Birds, . 39 



An Ornithological Survey, . 39 



Recommendations, 44 



A report on the Birds of the Commonwealth, 44 



An Assistant Ornithologist, .... 45 



A Plan for Adequate Protection of the Ruffed Grouse, 45 



