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Notes on Rhode Island Ornithology. 



there on December 28, 1900 may have been the subspecies lahradorius 

 described by Howe. 



117. Ammodramus maritimus. Seaside Sparrow. — In a letter dated 

 February 10, 1900, Captain Wirt Robinson, U. S. A., writes : "I shot 

 Night Herons, Seaside Sparrows, etc., in the little marshy valley of the 

 creek that runs into the ocean at Goose Neck, Rhode Island." 



118. Ammodramus caudacutus. Sharp-tailed Sparrow. — Uncom- 

 mon. Fifteen were seen and five specimens secured on June 16, 1900, on 

 the salt marshes near Third Beach, Middletown township, R. I. One 

 seen May 26, 1900. One seen October i, 1899. 



119. Zonotrichia albicollis. White-throated Sparrow. — Only 

 observed in autumn. September 27 to November 24, 1S99. 



120. Spizella monticola. Tree Sparrow.— A common winter resi- 

 dent ; most abundant, however, during spring and fall migrations. 

 November 7 (1899) to March 10 (1900). 



121. Spizella socialis. Chipping Sparrow. — An abundant summer 

 resident ; breeds. April 20 to October 16, 1900. Young were flying as 

 early as June 25, 1900. 



122. Spizella pusilla. Field Sparrow.^ — One May 2, 1900; no others 

 seen. 



123. Junco hyemalis. Slate-colored Junco. — A winter resident ; 

 abundant during spring and fall migrations. October 5 (1900) to May 7 

 (1899). 



124. Melospiza cinerea melodia. Song Sparrow. — An abundant and 

 permanent resident ; breeds. It sings from February to October, and, 

 occasionally, during the rest of the year. Nests with eggs from early 

 May to June 9. 



125. Melospiza georgiana. Swamp Sparrow. — Only observed on 

 May II, 1900 (one) and during October. October i (1899) to October 13 

 (1900). 



126. Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Towhee. — A rare spring and fall 

 migrant ; not known to breed. One male May 9 and lo, 1900. Two, 

 male and female, October 7, 1900 ; and one male October 10, 1900. 



127. Zamelodia ludoviciana. Rose-breasted Grosbeak. — One female 

 was seen at Fort Adams, May 15, 1900. 



128. Piranga erythromelas. Scarlet Tanager. — Two males were 

 seen at Fort Adams, May 15, 1900. 



129. Progne subis. Purple Martin. — Observed during the spring 

 migration and on August 8, 1899, when a pair of adults were seen on a 

 telegraph wire near Fort Adams. Mr. Peckham informed me that Purple 

 Martins formerly bred on his farm near Brenton's Point, but not during 

 recent years. 



130. Petrochelidon lunifrons. Cliff Swallow. — ■ A summer visitant ; 

 not known to breed. May i, 1899. Two April 28, ten May 20, and two 

 August 4, all in 1900. 



131. Hirundo erythrogastra. Barn Swallow. — An abundant summer 



