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A NATURALIST IN THE MAGDALEN ISLANDS. 



3. TURDUS SWAINSONI, Cab. 

 (Olive-backed Thrush.) 



I do not think it is at all uncommon, although but one 

 specimen was taken, an adult male. 

 Probably breeds. 



4. MIMUS CAROLINENSTS, (Z.) Gr. 

 (Catbiud.) 



I include this species with hesitation, as we did not take 

 a single specimen; but upon two occasions I heard what I 

 believed to be its peculiar cry. 



5. SAXICOLA CENANTHE, {L.) Bechslein. 

 (Stone Chat.) 



On August 22, while walking along a narrow roadway, 

 a bird suddenly started up in front of me and lit on a fence 

 a few yards away. It was very tame, and allowed me to 

 approach within a few feet of it, while it sat cocking its head 



