THE ^V-A-LLIETY" IsT^TTJ^-A.HjJST. 
or? 
T. Swainsonii. Olive -backed Thrush. 
Very common during the migratory season. 
Probably breeds, though I have not seen an 
authenticated nest from this vicinity. This 
thrush is but rarely seen in summer months. 
T. migralorms. Eobin. A very common 
resident, not rarely seen throughout the 
whole winter. This robin is gregarius here 
during the seasons of migration. Large 
bands of these birds arrive here from winter 
quarters during the latter part of February 
and throughout the month of March. They 
construct nests in April, and by May 15 the 
majority of the young have been hatched. 
Their fall migrations are continued until 
late in November. 
Genus — jSialia. 
8. iSialis. Blue Bird. Another very com- 
mon resident. Quite frequently seen during 
winter months. Their first arrival in early 
spring is indicated by the appearance of a 
small band flying high, warbling their pleas- 
ant notes. In a short time they are seen 
everywhere endeavoring to find a suitable 
place to construct nests. They usually raise 
two or three broods during a season. 
~ Genus — Begulus. 
B. calendula. Ruby- crowned Wren. Com- 
mon summer resident. Arrives in April. 
Departs southward early in autumn. Breeds 
here. 
B. satrapa. Golden-crested Wren. A 
summer resident, rather rare. Frequently 
seen in spring months with Warblers. 
[Continued.'] 
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Birds of Milwaukee County, Wis. 
BY FRED. C. GREEN, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
Order — Picarice 
Family — Picidce. 
Gemis—Picus. 
P. pubescens. Downy Woodpecker. This 
bird was first seen on or about the 17th of 
March. They frequent the woody highlands, 
and do not seem to be as plentiful as the 
other species. 
Genus — Sphyrapicus 
8. varius. Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. 
Appeared on the 6th of April. Not common. 
Genus — Melanwpes. 
M. erytlirocephalus. Red-headed Wood- 
pecker. Was first seen about the last of May; 
early Monday morning, June 10th, and for 
three or four subsequent mornings, I noticed 
great numbers of this bird clinging to the 
side of some chimney, ornaments to lightning 
rods or anything made of metal, and every 
few minutes they would strike it with their 
beak, the strokes following each other in 
rapid succession, the ring of which could be 
heard for blocks around. I wish some one 
would — through the columns of the Valley 
Naturalist— give a reason for this curious 
habit. 
Genus — Colaptes. 
C. auratus. Golden -winged Woodpecker, 
or as it is here called "High-holder." Is a 
very abundant and well-known bird, being 
killed in great numbers for food. Last year 
they were first seen on the 18th of April. 
Order — Passer es. 
Family — Corvidce. 
Genus— Cyanurus. 
G. cristatus. Blue Jay. This is a very 
common bird, its loud screams can always 
be heard in the woods. A nest containing 
four eggs, was found Sunday, April 9th. The 
nest was build about 15 feet from the ground 
and from its outside appearance, resembles 
that of a Brown Thrush. 
Genus — Corvus. 
G. Americanus. Crow. Sometimes seen 
in the fields here, but is not very common. 
[Continued.'] 
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