THE BIRDS OF WISCONSIN. 
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Wisconsin. The various old records of J unco Oregon us, J. o. 
shufeldti, J. h. connectens, etc., probably belong here. 
Melospiasa cinerea melodia (Wils.J. SONG SPARROW. 
Summer resident. The song sparrow arrives in March, 
and until late in the fall is an abundant bird. Nests almost 
anywhere and everywhere, though preferring the immediate 
vicinity of some creek or spring, where the ground is damp or 
wet. Specimens have been taken in southern Wisconsin in 
mid-winter. 
Melospiza lincolnii (And,). LINCOLN'S SPARROW. 
A somewhat irregularly distributed species, even during 
the migrations. Nowhere very abundant, but occurs more 
plentifully than generally supposed. Mr. Clark calls it an 
irregular migrant, in small numbers, in Dunn County. Dr. 
Hoy did not consider it rare about Racine, and stated that a 
few nested. Dr. Ogden reports it rather plenty at Milwaukee. 
A regular migrant at Lake Koshkonong, especially in spring, 
and sometimes a summer resident, though no nests have been 
found. Appears to be rather rare at Delavan and not noted, 
as yet, except in spring. 
Melospiza georgiana (Lath.). SWAMP SPARROW. 
Like its near relative, the song sparrow, this finch arrives 
early and remains very late in the fall. It is an abundant 
breeder in all marshy places, and is often found in perfectly 
dry meadows and lowlands. It is one of the species that are 
frequently imposed upon by the cowbird. 
Passerella iliaca (Men:). FOX SPARROW. 
A common migrant early in spring, and as late in autumn. 
Before leaving even the southern tier of counties for the north 
it is sometimes in full song. Does not seem as plenty as 
formerly. This shy inhabitant of the brush and cover is one of 
our most beautiful birds, and it is a great pity it is not of a more 
sociable nature. 
Pipilo erytlirophtlialmus (Linn,). TOWHEE. 
Summer resident; abundant. This lovely bunting breeds 
in great numbers in the clearings and open patches of timber. 
Here on the hottest of summer days its incessant "che-wink" 
may be heard from all sides, as the birds scratch in the grass 
and leaves, or dart in and out of the hazel clumps and brush- 
