Holden—Aiken.] 206 [June 5, 
88. Contopus borealis. live-sided Flycatcher. 
“ Killed a bird of this species May 30th.” —C. E. A. 
89. Contopus richardsoni. 
« Arrive May 6th. Very common by the 25th.” — C. E. A. 
90. Empidonax pusillus. 
“Arrived about May 20th.” —C. E. A. 
91. Empidonax obscurus. 
“A single specimen obtained May 3d, in 1 oak brush.” — C. E. A. 
92. Panyptila melanoleuca. 
“First seen at Cafion City April 18th. Specimen obtained May 
- 6th.” —C. E. A. 
93. Antrostomus nuttalli. 
«“ Heard several on the eve of May 13th.” —C. E. A. 
94. Chordeiles popetue. 
“Common. First seen May 23d.”—C. E. A. 
95. Ceryle aleyon. 
“ Rather a rare resident.” — C. E. A. 
96. Selasphorus platycercus. Broad-tailed Hummer. 
These little birds were quite common on one occasion, while skin- 
ning a hawk. I threw a piece of flesh into a small dead tree near 
me. In an instant three of these birds were poised before the meat 
_ mnistaking it no doubt for some gaudy flowers. 
But one nest of these birds was found. It contained two young 
ones about a week old. They were preserved in alcohol. The © 
female was also procured. I was struck by the wisdom of these birds 
in placing their nest. A small tree had fallen over the brook, which 
was here eight feet wide. On one of the under branches was placed 
the nest, in such a way that the trunk of the tree would effectually - 
keep out the rain and snow. The nest was lined with a species of 
cotton obtained in the vicinity. 
“ Very common. First seen May 5th.” — C. E. A. 
97. Geococcyx californicus. . 
« A rare summer and winter resident. Have taken a single speci- 
men.” — C. HE. A. 
98. Picus harrisi. 
“Common during winter. Rare during summer. Nest with four 
egos secured May 26th.” —C. E. A. 
99. Picus gairdneri. 
“Common during winter. None seen since April 1st.’— C. E. A. 
