CATALOGUE. 
TUEDIDiE, ~ The Thrushes. 
1. Turdus migratorius, Linn. Common 
summer resident ; abundant everywhere ; breeds as abun- 
dantly A few winter regularly ; but I am inclined to think 
that these are visitors from the north, and do not reside 
during summer. The regular summer residents arrive in 
the latter part of February, and depart in November. 
2. Turdus naevius, Gm. » — Varied Thrush, Has been 
taken once, at Ipswich, in December. It is, however, en- 
tirely accidental. 
3. Turdus mustelinus, Gm. ~ Wood Thrush. Mod- 
erately common summer resident ; nests on low bushes or 
trees in swampy woods or thickets. I have found the nest, 
with young, as early as June 4th. The usual time of nest- 
ing in this section is, however, about June 1st. Arrives 
from May 11th to 18th ^ departs about the middle of Oc- 
tober. 
I have invariably found this bird exceedingly shy and 
difficult to approach. It may be seen in early morning, and 
during the evening twilight, in the breeding-season, perched 
on the topmost bough of some tall tree, pouring out a flood 
of delightful melody. In autumn it does not sing, and is 
seldom seen. 
4. Turdus Pallasii, Cab. ~ Hermit Thrush. Very 
common during its migrations, especially in autumn, when 
