44 General Notes. (January, 
ZOOLOGY. 
Notes on some Orecon Birros. — Ampelis garrulus (Linnzus). 
This bird was first noticed here as early as November, but at no time 
was it found in large flocks. The greatest number I saw at any one 
time did not exceed twenty. They feed on the wild rose berry almost 
if not exclusively during the winter, filling their crops to their utmost 
capacity and growing very fat. At times they were very shy, at others 
just the reverse. I noticed them only along the creeks, where they 
were feeding or resting. I believe they roost among and on the wild 
rose bushes, as I have found them there at twilight and early morning. 
I have not noticed them making any unusual noise, though in large 
flocks they might make plenty of i:, and very likely would. According to 
Degland, the female has no white or yellow on the inner webs of the 
secondaries. I find that each has the white or yellow extending around 
the point and on the inner web of the secondaries. 
Pipilo megalonyx (Baird). This bird appeared here in early spring ; 
was quite shy. Its resort is along the creek, rarely leaving it, though at 
times it is seen on the neighboring foot-hills. I have seen it fly several 
hundred yards without lighting. It feeds on the ground, scratches a 
great deal, and is restless. At times they fly rather high. They leave 
here in April, returning on their way south in September, about the 
15th. 
Passerella Townsendii var. schistacea. This bird also is very shy, 
seeks the dense thicket and undergrowth, and scratches on the ground 
among the dead leaves, doubtless feeding on seeds and insects. I believe 
it breeds here, but am not positive. Goes south in September. 
Junco Oregonus Townsend. Winters here; migrates late in the 
spring, but, I think, only to the high mountains. Its habits are much the 
same as other snow birds. 
Melospiza melodia var. Found here early.in the spring. It is a great 
songster and sings very sweetly. I do not know the variety. 
Melanerpes torquatus (Wilson). Breeds here and is numerous. I 
know very little about them. 
Pelecanus trachyrhynchus (Latham). Breeds here, makes its nest on 
a lonely island, in the sand or loose earth, lines it with a very little grass 
or roots. Its eggs are white and rough, as a rule two only in a nest, 
though some are found with three eggs. They nest in large groups, 
the nests being side by side and covering acres. — GrorGEe R. Bacon, 
U. S. A., Camp Harney, Oregon. 
HABITS or THE WHISTLER. — March 7, 1874, Sidney B. Ceby, of 
Rowley, shot in Castle Neck a Ipswich, Mass., a female whistler or 
golden eye (Bucephala Americana) whose stomach contained nothing 
but Indian corn, Zea mays, of the variety grown in the Northern States. 
The kernels were whole, as if recently swallowed. 
