ORNITHOLOGY OF THE BERMUDAS. 
Pelicanus fuscus.—-In the absence of specimens, this bird is 
transferred to the doubtfuls in the list of 1849. 
Podiceps cornutus.—One specimen, considered to belong to this 
species, was killed by Dr. Cole, 20th Regiment, in November, 1846. 
It is now in the possession of the Rev. T. B, Tristram. A careful 
description of the same is wanted. 
P. carolinensis. — Two examples were shot in October, 1849. 
Larus occidentalis.— A winter visitant to the shores of these 
islands, several examples of which were shot in 1847, and one 
in November last. 
LL, zonorhynchus.—Rare. One specimen obtained in January, 
1849. 
L. argentatus.— A few of these Gulls were shot in February 
and March, 1848. 
L. tridactylus. —An occasional winter visitant. In March, 
1849, several of this species appeared for some days in Hamilton 
Harbour. 
Xema atricilla.—See list of doubtfuls for 1849. 
X. sabinii.—A single specimen killed by Captain Drummond, 
42d R.H., date not recorded by me. 
Sterna fuliginosa.—A fine specimen of this Tern was shot 
by Dr. Cole, 20th Regiment, in October, 1846. 
Thalassidroma wilsonii.—Often seen by fishermen and others 
about the outer reefs, but has not been observed to approach the 
shores of these islands. Does not breed on any part of the coast. 
VERNAL VISITANTS, 
Mytodoctes mitratus——A male specimen, shot at Ireland Island, 
80th March, 1847. 
Milvulus tyrannus.— Two examples have been obtained; one 
in March, 1847, the other in April, 1849. 
Nycticoraz cayenensis.—Two specimens have come under my 
observation ; one in April, 1848, the other in September, 1849. 
ACCIDENTAL STRAGGLERS FROM EASTERN HEMISPHERE. 
Saxicola cenanthe.— This European bird was shot near the 
Tron Light House, on the 5th October, 1846, by Lieutenant Wood, 
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