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A LIST OF THE LAND BIRDS OF SOUTHEASTERN 



MICHIGAN. 



BRADS HAW H. SWALES. 



Very meager literature on ornithology has been published on 

 the fertile field comprising Southeastern Michigan, and no list of 

 the birds of the region has appeared to my knowledge. This 

 paper is intended solely as a Preliminary List of the birds re- 

 corded in the Counties of Wayne, Southern ( )akland, Eastern 

 Macomb, Southern St. Clair, which includes the American por- 

 tion of the St. Clair Flat region. 



Georgraphical lines are difficult to draw in this region, owing 

 to the varied topography of the country. Situated as Detroit is 

 on the broad Detroit River, almost midway between Lakes Erie 

 and St. Clair, a natural highway for migrating birds is afforded. 



Since 1889 I have studied as carefully as time and busi- 

 ness allowed, the birds of this region, to which data is added 

 all available material of value and reliability. The list is as com- 

 plete as possible, but doubtless with the increased ornithological 

 work many species will be added by future stud}' and observa- 

 tion. My main object in view of publication is to get the list 

 under way where future study can correct and complete it, and 

 to afford a working basis for local ornithologists. 



My thanks are especially due to Mr. J. Claire Wood, of De- 

 troit, for invaluable personal help, extending over the entire 

 period of my observation. Also to Alex. W. Blain, Jr., and 

 Walter C. Wood for many valuable notes. 



1. Colinus Virginianus (Linn). 



Bob White. — A fairly abundant resident. This bird is apparently on the 

 increase. 



2. Bonasa umbellus (Linn). 



Ruffed Grouse. — Resident, fairly abundant 



3. Zenaidura macroura (Linn). 



MOURNING Dove. — An abundant summer resident. Of late years a few 

 individuals remain throughout the winter in favorable localities. 



4. Cathartes aura (Linn). 



Turkey Vulture. — Apparently on the increase, as I seldom noted the 

 bird in the early '90s. A few are seen every spring and fall soaring 

 over the woods. Mr. L. J. Eppingcr, of Detroit, mounted a bird that was 

 sh< t in late October, 1902, in almost the heart of the city. As recorded in the 



