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47. Setophaga ruticilla, Stu. American Redstart. — Moves north- 
ward late in April and early in May, when the throng of Warblers mi- 
grate to their summer quarters in high northern latitudes. 
48. Vireosylvia olivacea, Bon. Red-eyed Vireo. — A common 
summer resident in all the deciduous woods. 
49. Vireosylvia gilva, Cass. Warbling Vireo. — Evidently a rare 
species, even during the migrations. 
50. Lanivireo flavifrons, Bd. Yellow-throated Vireo. — Abundant 
and breeding. The first nest, beautifully constructed, I discovered April 
28 in a high blackberry-bush about four feet above the ground, near 
Houston. It contained four fresh eggs and one of the Dwarf Cowbird 
(. Molothrus ater obscurus ). Nest and eggs in my collection. Many more 
nests were discovered during the months of May and June, and many 
contained one and two eggs of the Cowbird. 
51. Lanivireo solitarius, Bd. Solitary Vireo. — Rare during 
migrations. 
52. Vireo noveboracensis, Bon. White-eyed Vireo. — A common 
summer resident in localities where Viburnum dentatum , V. molle , 
V. firune ifoliu m , Rhamnus carolinensis , Cornus Jtorida , laurel-oaks 
(c ^iiercus imbricaria) , and elms are growing, especially on the borders of 
woods, in open thickets, peach gardens, etc. 
53. Vireo belli. And. Bell’s Vireo. — A common summer so- 
journer. A not quite finished nest was discovered April 15 on a horizon- 
tal branch of a Viburnum dentatum on the edge of a thicket, about five 
feet above the ground. It contained three fresh eggs. The nests of this 
Vireo are more purse-shaped and deeper than any other Vireo nests I am 
acquainted with. 
54. Lanius ludovicianus excubitorides, Cones. White-rumped 
Shrike. — A generally dispersed summer resident, but not abundant. 
Prefers to build in the hedges of the osage orange. 
55. Ampelis cedrorum, Vieill. Cedar Bird. — Abundant migrant. 
Observed flocks of from thirty to fifty as late as May 6. None remain 
to breed. 
56. Progne subis, Bd. Purple Martin. —Abundant summer resi- 
dent. Arrives March 1 from the South. Breeds in large numbers under 
the wooden awnings of sidewalks, even in the business part of Houston 
and Galveston. Abundant also in the country where bird-boxes are put 
out for its convenience. Two broods are commonly raised in this 
latitude. 
57. Petrochelidon lunifrons, Lawr. Cliff Swallow. — Seen in 
great numbers during September, but does not breed in this region. 
58. Hirundo erythrogastra, Bodd. Barn Swallow. — Large num- 
bers seen in the latter part of August, but not found breeding. 
59. Tachycineta bicolor, Cab. White-bellied Swallow. — Com- 
mon during migrations. A few observed in summer on the borders of 
woods. 
