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Common — Apr. 25 (1896) — May 13 (1904); 

 ave. 4 yrs. May 7. 



174. Bombycilla garrula Bohemian Waxwing. 

 Straggler from the north. The only authentic rec- 

 ord appears to be that of H. B. Graves in i860 

 (Warren, Bds. Pa., 244). 



175. Bombycilla cedrorum Cedar Waxwing, 

 "cedarbird," "cedar lark," "cherrybird," "Quaker- 

 bird." Common transient and resident; gregarious 

 except when breeding. While Montgomery found 

 it only once in winter about West Chester, and 

 there are no mention of this species in the Christmas 

 censo-horizons ; nevertheless wandering flocks are 

 not unusual thoroughout the winter. Nesting data : 

 Berwyn, June 24, 1899, four eggs. 



176. Lanius borealis Northern Shrike, "butcher- 

 bird." Not common winter visitant, Nov. 28 

 (1904) -Apr. 6 (1890). 



177- Lanius ludovicanus migrans Migrant 

 Shrike. Rare transient. Dr. Montgomery shot two 

 males, West Goshen, Mar. 28, 1896, first county 

 records; and the skins are now in the Philadelphia 

 Academy of Natural Sciences. C. J. Pennock re- 

 ported it at Kennett Square, Dec. 12, 1901, and 

 I. G. Roberts noted an individual at New London, 

 Sept. 3 and Oct. 14, 1912, at Landenburg (Cass., 

 V, 5i). 



178. Vireosylva olivacea Red-eyed Vireo, "fly- 

 catcher," "greenlet," "hangbird." Abundant sum- 

 mer resident. Nidification begins May 20-28; aver- 

 age date for complete set, June 8. Extreme dates 

 for fresh eggs, May 28 — July 24. 



