AMPELID^E ; HIRUNDINID.E TANAGRID^E ; FRINGILLID.E. T 5 5 
be largely enclosed, and a second brocd would give an opportunity 
for the well known “ bottle-neck ” extension. In one of the more 
open nests two adult birds were observed. 
On June 27, 1882, the nests of the same colony possessed their 
complete vestibular attachments. One examined at this time con- 
tained four eggs, more than half hatched. 
Hirundo erythrogastra Bodd. Barn Swallow. 
Associating with the above-mentioned species, but much less 
numerous. A single nest was noticed in the barn occupied by the 
colony of the others. 
Note. — Observation has not shown that the White-bellied Swallow 
( Tachycincta bicolor Caban.) can properly be introduced into the 
present list. An inconsiderable extension of the limits within which 
the latter applies, however, would allow of its being included, for 
Mr. Burroughs has observed it in summer about the head-waters of 
the Delaware River. 
FAMILY TANAGRIDPE: TANAGERS. 
Py ranga rubra (L.) Vieill. Scarlet Tanager. 
This brilliantly plumaged bird was not uncommon, but appeared 
possessed of a wilder nature than at many places where settlement 
is more advanced; and it was seen and heard more frequently about 
the borders of the forests along the wilder parts ol the valley than 
elsewhere. In the main valley it appeared to be less of a woodland 
bird. 
FAMILY FRINGILLI DFE ; FINCHES. 
This family is more fully represented in the Catskills than any other ex- 
cepting the Mniotiltidae, albeit it gives to the region few species which are 
not abundant throughout the contiguous country; only one, in fact, of the 
character of a common summer resident — the Slate-colored Snowbird. 
Species of the neighboring territory which appear not to enter the moun- 
tains are, the Swamp Sparrow ( Melospiza palustris Baird), which, however, 
is probablyof local occurrence, and the Yellow-winged Sparrow (Coturniculus 
passerinus Bp.), while the Chewink ( Pipilo ) seems to be but a casual vis- 
itor. The genus Ammodramus is of necessity not represented. 
Carpodacus purpureus (Gm.) Baird. Purple Finch. 
Both in the valleys and on the mountains a common bird. It ap- 
peared to be in full voice, but its song was so different from that of 
