ORNITHOLOGY OF THE BERMUDAS. 
This is the only instance I know of in which they reappeared in 
spring; though so numerous are they, and so constant in their 
autumnal visits, that they are the only one of our visitors with 
which the Bermudians seem generally acquainted.” 
Hirundo rufa . — “ A few arrive in August, but do not remain 
above a few days. They are constantly seen sitting on the dead 
branches of the cedar.” — W. 
“ In large flocks for not more than one or two days, in 7th August, 
1847—23(1, 1848. Mr. Hurdis shot one female adult on 10th May, 
1847.” — T. 
II. riparia . — “ Congregated in company with II. americana, 
9th August, 1847.” 
Ceryle alcyon. — Mr. Wedderburn states, “ arrives beginning of 
eptember; remains all winter; is very common at the different 
mangrove swamps.” Mr. Tristram remarks, numerous every where 
in winter, and very bold, darting and fishing among the mangrove 
trees, and seen perching on roofs, and frequently on the higher 
boughs of the cedars. 
They appeared, 
September 7, 1847. 
„ 24, 1848. 
Left for the North, 
May 9, 1847. 
June 2, 1848. 
May 5, 1849. 
I watched minutely; but although a few remain so late, I could 
never discover that they ever bred about the islands. In April 
hey begin to be scarce, but the whole generally reappear about 
the same period in September.” 
SylmoUi coronata. “ The different SylvicoUrm have been 
Tlth dT p’ “V? fr ° m the e “ d ° f Se P tember ^ late 
a v 849 a r r ' t* am ~ in ^rden in Janu- 
ary, I84y, alter a westerly gale.”— T. 
Sylvkola petechia, first noticed by Mr. Wedderburn, who shot 
the first specimen seen, on 17th December, 1847. 
S. discolor. 
S. americana. 
Unaria minor. Stragglers in November and March.”-!. 
