HarT)orIiynchus rufus . 



Concord, l^ss. 



1897. The first birds seen on Ball's H411, Apr. 25th. Song 



April. heard that raorning. By April 30th four birds were established, 

 one opposite the cabin on the W. Bedford shore, two opposite 

 Davis's Hill, one above Benson's house, none on any part of ay 

 land. One of the birds opposite Davis's Hill regularly and at 

 frequent intervals interpolated in his song the full call (four 

 whistles ) of Tot anus melanoleucus , imitating them exactly. 

 Thrice, also, I heard hira give the bob-white of the Quail. I 

 have never before heard a Thrasher mock another bird. This 

 Thrasher was a remarkably fine singer. 



