General Notes. 
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for reservoirs to contain an “ additional water supply ’’ for the city. These 
works were completed in 1879. ar *d the three basins were speedily filled, 
embracing an aggregate area of some 600 acres, with a water line con- 
stantly varying with the varying quantities drawn for consumption, as 
well as from natural causes. This increase of water surface has had a 
noticeable effect in enlarging the Avi-fauna of the locality. Being favor- 
ably situated (rather too favorably, in one respect, one-half of my farm 
being now under water!) I have watched this accession to our visiting list 
with considerable interest and diligence, and -make the following mem- 
oranda as a result. 
A. Species that, so far as I can ascertain by enquiry and observation 
(residence of 27 years), are new to this vicinity. 
1. Anthus ludovicianus. One obtained by self, Nov., 1879; several by 
others. 
2. CJiarcidrius virginicus. One obtained by self, Sept., 1880. Two 
only seen. 
3. FEgialites semipalmata. Two obtained by a friend, Oct., 1880. 
4. Ereunetes pusillus. One obtained by self, Oct., 1880; several by 
others. 
5. Tringa minutilla. Several obtained by friend, Aug., 1880. 
6. Tringa fuscicollis. Three obtained by self, Oct., 1880. Three only 
seen. 
7. Calidris arenaria. One obtained by self, Oct., 1880. One only 
seen. 
8. Totanus flavines. Several by a friend, Sept., 1880. 
9. Totanus melanoleucus. Two obtained by self, June and Oct., 1880. 
10. Nyctiardea grisea ncevia. One obtained by self, Aug., 1880. 
11. Falica americana. One obtained by a friend, Sept., 1880. 
1 2. Fuligula ferina americana. One obtained by a friend, Oct., 1879. 
13. Fuligula marila affinis. One obtained bv self, Oct., 1880; several 
by others. 
14. Erismatura rubida. One obtained by a friend, Oct;, 1879. 
B. Species that have appeared in notably increased numbers. 
1. Siurus ncevius. Ratio of increase, say 3. 
2. Ceryle alcyo?i. Ratio of increase, say 3. 
3. Totanus solitarius. Ratio of increase, say 5. 
4. Tringoides macularius. Ratio of increase, say 10. 
5. Ardea virescens. Ratio of increase, say 3. 
6. Ardea herodias. Ratio of increase, say 2. 
7. ^tierquedula discors. Ratio of increase, say 2. 
8. uerquedula carol inensis. Ratio of increase, say 2. 
9. Podilymbus podiceps. Ratio of increase, say 2. 
Note. Several individuals of a species of Larus ( argentatus without 
doubt) have been reported at sundry times to be about the basins; none 
were shot, and I have never seen them, but the authority is good. As 
Larus never appeared here “before the Flood,” it has a fair claim for a 
place in List A. The omission is on the “strict construction” principle, 
because the examples were seen only. — F. C. Browne, Framingham , Mass. 
