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89. Agelaeus tricolor, (Nutt.). — Red-and-wliite-shouldcred BlacJMrd. 



The A. tricolor appeared to avoid Stockton in the spring of 1878. I 

 recognized but four during the spring and summer. Two of these were 

 seen March 22 and two on April 5. 



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*90. Sturnella neglecta, And. — Western Meadow Lark. 



This bird is an abundant constant resident of the valleys and foot- 

 hills as high as Murphy's. It is also a summer resident of some of the 

 more suitable localities of the Upper Sierras. 



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'91. Scolecophagus cyanocephalus, (Wagl.). — Brewer's Blackbird, 



This is an abundant constant resident at Stockton, probably equal- 

 ling, possibly exceeding, in numbers the Bed- wings, especially in autumn. 

 It is also a constant resident at Murphy's, and in summer is found in 

 suitable localities in the pine forests. It was very common at Summit 

 Meadows in September, 1877. At Stockton many breed in closely- 

 trimmed ornamental evergreens. 



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92. Icterus bullocki, (Swains.). — Bullock's Oriole. 



This Oriole is a common summer resident of the valleys and foot-hills. 

 An adult male was shot at Big Trees July 13, 1878. This is the only 

 one I have seen in the pine forests. 



The males arrived at Murphy's March 24, 1877; at Stockton April 1, 

 1878, On April G, 1878, the first female was seen. The species left 

 Murphy's previous to August 27 and Stockton previous to September 7. 



A nest found May 11 in a willow, eight feet from the ground, contained 

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