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that I am av/are of, occurred near Worcester, where several 
were taken ; they were in the possession of Dr. Henry 
Bryant, of Boston ; and Mr. J. A. Allen informs me 
that Mr. S. Jillson took several at Berlin a few years ago. 
Mr. William Brewster also saw a specimen, during Novem- 
ber of 1869, at Watertown. 
61. Ampelis cedrorum, Baird. — Waxwing ^ Cedar- 
Bird, Cherry-Bird,” Canada Bobin.” Resident. Gen- 
erally found through the winter; not always abundant, 
however. It becomes numerous in May, when it does con- 
siderable injury to the fruit of apple-trees by devouring 
the petals and stamens of the blossoms. It eats the small 
fruits, also a large number of insects, especially canker- 
vrorms, in the seasons when these pests rage. It breeds 
late, not until the middle of June. During the latter part 
of July it may be seen catching insects over ponds or 
streams. During September and October it disappears; 
but in November it reappears, and until the next spring 
feeds upon the berries of the cedar and mountain-ash. 
Gregarious at all times, it is, perhaps, less so during the 
breeding-season, at which time it is seen in small parties. 
LANIIDiE, — The Shrikes. 
62. Collurio borealis, Baird. — Great Northern Shrike, 
Winter visitor, but somewhat irregular in numbers at 
various seasons. When the Lesser Bed-Polls or the Pine 
Finches are common, the Shrikes follow them and prey 
upon them. Have known it to occur from October 6th 
to April 10th. 
TANAGBIDJE, — The Tanagers. 
63. Pyranga rubra, Yieill. — Scarlet Tanager. Bather 
common summer resident. Arrives from May 10th to 26th; 
