1872.] 905 [Holden—Aiken. 
-or three weeks later. The foundation of the nest is of twigs firmly 
cemented with mud. On this is placed the nest proper, which is 
composed of finer twigs plastered with mud, and lined with fine 
rootlets. Outside of this a wall of dead twigs is built up from 
the foundation and arched over the top; the whole structure forming 
a rounded mass from one to three feet in diameter. The entrance is 
an inconspicuous hole in the side. Full number of eggs eight. 
Young begin to fly about June 1st.”—C. E. A. 
81. Cyanura macrolophus. Long-crested Jay. 
“Common summer and winter resident. Does not descend to 
the plains, but prefers the rough timbered country of the moun- 
tains.’ —C. E. A. 
82. Cyanocitta woodhousei. Woodhouse’s Jay. 
“ Common resident. Found along the foot of the mountains in 
brush thickets, where they breed. Nest composed-outwardly of dead 
twigs, then of fine roots, and lined with fine rootlets or horsehair. 
The eggs, four or five in number, are laid about May 1st. They are 
of a light bluish-creen color, with the reddish-brown specks thickest 
at the large end. ‘Their average length is 1.06 inches, breadth 
80 inch.” — C. E. A. 
83. Tyrannus carolinensis. King Bird. Bee Martin. 
I saw several of these flycatchers, though they are by no means 
common, but one nest was found containing three eggs. As I wished. 
to obtain the full set, I determined to leave the nest for a few days; 
the next day it was destroyed by a magpie. The nest was placed 
near the top of a small tree, and resembled in every particular that 
of the eastern birds. 
“Common summer resident. First seen May 5th.” — C. E. A. 
84: Tyrannus verticalis. Arkansas Flycatcher. 
“First seen May 5th, since which it has been common. Found 
everywhere, but is most common about fields.” —C. E. A. 
85. Tyrannus vociferans. Cassin’s Flycatcher. 
“Found in the same places as the preceding. First observed May 
12th.” — C. E. A. 
86. Myiarchus mexicanus. Ash-throated Flycatcher. 
* One specimen secured May 21st.”—C. E. A. 
87. Sayornis sayus. Say’s Flycatcher. 
“First seen April 20th. Found generally'on the prairies, but not 
common.” —C. E. A. 
