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129. Melanerpes erythrocephalus. 



RED-HEADED WOODPECKER. 



A common summer resident, especially in the northern part. 

 Breeds. A nest taken within the limits of the City of Utica. 

 These birds found at Remsen December 20 to 22, 1888. 



130. Centurus carolinus. 



RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER. 



Dr. Merriam says : "A rare straggler." Mr. Geo. C. Embody 

 says : "Of rare and irregular occurrence. One record, March 

 8, 1898." 



131. Colaptes auratus auratus. 



FLICKER. 



An abundant summer resident. Breeds. Arrives March 15 

 to April 15. 



132. Antrostomus vociferus vociferus. 



WHIP-POOR-WILL. 



A common summer resident in the western part of the 

 county. Not observed in the eastern part. Occurs, though 

 not common, in the West Canada Creek Valley. 



133. Chordeiles virginianus virginianus. 



NIGHTHAWK. 

 A common summer resident. Breeds. Arrives May 16 to 20. 



134. Chaetura pelagica. 



CHIMNEY SWIFT. 



A common summer resident. Breeds. Arrives April 27 to 

 May 8. A nest was taken in a hollow tree in the town of New 

 Hartford — a return to original conditions, which is uncommon. 



