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THE WILSON BULLETIN— June, 1922 
Several Cuckoos were found, but only one was examined at close 
re.nge.. This proved to be a Yellow-billed. 
49. Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon) . 
A few were found. Not known to breed. 
50. Southern Downy Woodpecker (Dryodates yultescens pudescens). 
A familiar resident species. 
51. Pileated Woodpecker (Phloeofonuis pileatus pileatus). 
Found at various places on the Island. Breeds. 
52. Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes crytlirocephalus) . 
Only one was discovered. 
53. Red-bellied Woodpecker (Centurus carolinus). 
A fairly common resident bird. 
54. Chuck-will’s-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) . 
Heard calling the early part of every night. 
55. Nighthawk {Cliordeiles virginimms virginimms) . 
Some were seen hawking about over the pasture late every after- 
noon. May 2 one was flushed from a single egg on the golf course. 
5G. Chimney Swift {Clicetura pelagica). 
These birds And congenial nesting places in the large chimneys. 
57. Ruby-throated Hummingbird {Archilochus coluhris) . 
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 (MyiocJianes virens) . 
One seen on May 3. 
61. Blue Jay (Cyanocifta 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. 
64. Florida Red-wing {Agelaius phceniceiis florldamis). 
A familiar resident species. 
65 Meadowlark (Sturnella magna magna). 
Present, but not numerous. 
66. Florida Orackle (Quiscalus quiscula 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. 
67. Boat-tailed Crackle {Megaquiscalus major major). 
Present, and breeding. 
6<S. Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) . 
Two found near Ashley Pond, May 3. 
69. White-eyed Towhee (Pipilo erytlirophtJialmus alJeni). 
Very plentiful; undoubtedly breeding. 
