ORNITHOLOGY OF THE BERMUDAS. 
WHEN printing the Ornithology of the Bermudas in our contri- 
butions for last year, we sent a proof sheet to Lieutenant Wedder- 
burn, who was then on the eve of departure. The proof missed 
him, and only reached him after his arrival at the islands. It has 
just been again returned to us, accompanied with remarks by Mr. 
Hurdis who has attended to this branch of the natural history ; 
and as these follow the order of our previous list, we at once print 
them as a supplement, with our thanks to the writer for his atten- 
tion. Were similar lists and observations made out by residents in 
our various possessions, they would be of great use to ornithology. 
Sialia wilsoniid.—Common at all seasons of the year ; breeding 
in April, May, and June. Is sometimes exceedingly abundant in 
the months of January and February: this large and temporary 
increase of numbers is doubtless to be ascribed to migration from 
the American coast. During the past summer, these beautiful 
birds were less numerous than during the preceding nine years. 
Mimus carolinensis.—Common. Has established itself as a 
permanent resident. 
Guiraca cardinalis.—Very abundant ; rearing its young, and 
remaining throughout the year. It is not improbable that a few 
of this species occasionally arrive, like their progenitors, from the 
coast of America, 
Vireo noveboracencis.—This little bird is very common, and 
appears to haye thoroughly established its residence in these 
islands. 
Corvus améericanus.—A small flock of these. crows frequents 
that portion of the islands between the Iron Light House and the 
town of Hamilton. They are supposed to have been introduced 
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