1891-92]. ORNITHOLOGICAL REPORT. 69 



The afternoon of the 29th, was bright and warm, numerous specimens 

 of Diptera, also Aplwdius fimetarius and Vanissa antiopa, were observed, 

 ravines east of the city limits, several Song Sparrows were heard and 

 seen. — W. Brodie. 



Melospiza fasciata. — April 13, a bright warm forenoon, grassy fields 

 beginning to look green, patches of ice and snow still lying in sheltered 

 places. Bnfo lentiginosis heard for the first time this season. Song 

 Sparrows beginning to pair, apparently resident, numerous, singing. 



Sialia sialis- — April 13, saw three pairs ; they were looking for nesting 

 places. 



Merula migratoria. — April 13, saw one pair preparing to nest, heard 

 several singing. 



Corvus americana — April 13, all paired and nesting. — W. Brodie. 



Melospiza fasciata. Merula migratoria. — March 29, abundant in 

 Rosedale Wood. 



Quiscalus quiscula asneus.- -April 1, a small flock in a clump of 

 pines on Bloor St. all day, but left during the night. 



Philohela minor. — April 2, a male specimen in splendid spring plu- 

 mage was received at the store. It had been killed by flying against the 

 telegraph wires on College St. during the night. 



Sayornis phoebe. Sialia sialis. — April 4, numerous specimens. 



Molothrus ater. Quiscalus quiscula aeneus. Melospiza fasciata. 

 April 5, common in and around city. 



Junco hyemalis. Regulus satrapa.— April 12, saw a flock of these 

 two in company. 



Troglodytes hiemalis. — April 12, a few specimens seen. 



Stumella magna. Oolaptes auratus. — April 13, numerous speci- 

 mens seen. 



Spinus tristis.— April 1 3, observed a large flock in breeding plumage 

 the first seen since February 12. — E. Deacon. 



(Forty-fifth Meeting, April 28th, 1&91). 



Spizella monticola.— April 17, common up to date, but this morning 

 I could neither see nor hear any. 



Poocaetes gramineus.— April 17, this species seems to have taken 

 the place of the Tree Sparrows. 



