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THE WILSON BULLETIN— June, 1922 
Several Cuckoos were found, but only one was examined at close 
range. This proved to be a Yellow-billed. 
49. Belted Kingfisher ( Ccrylc alcyon). 
A few were found. Not known to breed. 
50. Southern Downy Woodpecker ( Dryobates pnbescens pnbescens). 
A familiar resident species. 
51. Pileated Woodpecker ( Phlceotomus pileatus pilcatus). 
Found at various places on the Island. Breeds. 
52. Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes crythroc.eplialus) . 
Only one was discovered. 
53 Red-bellied Woodpecker ( Ccnturus carolinus). 
A fairly common resident bird. 
54. C hick-will’ s-widow ( Antrostomus carolinensis) . 
Heard calling the early part of every night. 
5-'». Nighthawk ( Chordcilcs Virginia mis virginianus) . 
Some were seen hawking about over the pasture late every after- 
neon. May 2 one was flushed from a single egg on the golf course. 
5G. Chimney Swift (Chietura pelagica) . 
These birds find congenial nesting places in the large chimneys. 
57. Ruby-throated Hummingbird ( Archilochus colubris ). 
Two males were seen. 
58. Kingbird ( Tyrannus tyrannus). 
A very abundant species. No nests were noticed. 
59. Crested Flycatcher ( Myiarchus crinitus). 
Very plentiful in the woods. 
60. Wood Pewee ( Myiochancs virens). 
One seen on May 3. 
61. Blue Jay ( Cyanocitta cristata cristata) . 
Only three were noted. Is probably plentiful. 
62. Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus) . 
Abundant. This bird is the curse of the southern Heron rookeries. 
An egg shell containing a hole of the character made by a Crow was 
found on Long Slough. The egg was that of a Snowy Egret, Little Blue, 
or Louisiana Heron. As a rule the eggs of these species are indistinguish- 
able. 
63 Bobolink ( Dolichonyx oryzivorus). 
One small flock of male bobolinks observed on May 2. 
61. Florida Red-wing ( Agelaius phceniceus floridanus). 
A familiar resident species. 
65 Meadowlark ( Stumclla magna magna ) . 
Present, but not numerous. 
6C. Florida Grackle ( Qaiscalus quiscala aglceus). 
Frequently seen. An incompleted nest was examined on May 2. It 
was being built in the hollow of a dead tree standing in a pond. 
6”. Boat-tailed Grackle ( Megaquiscalus major major). 
Present, and breeding. 
68. Swamp Sparrow ( Mdospiza gcorgiana ) . 
Two found near Ashley Pond. May 3. 
69. White-eyed Towhee ( Pipilo cryth roph t h almus alleni ). 
Very plentiful; undoubtedly breeding. 
