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THE CONDOR 
Vol. XVII 
Branta canadensis canadensis. Canada Goose. A flock of about forty 
birds, headed due south, was seen on October 11, 1913. The vernal transit in 
1914 covered a rather extended period, flocks being observed from March 16 
to April 15. All passed flying very low, which seemed to be a general rule with 
migrating birds crossing the range. 
Olor columbianus. Whistling Swan. A solitary bird killed during the 
winter of 1912-13 on Frog Creek, near Porter, Crawford county, was probably 
of this species. 
Herodias egretta. Egret. A large white “crane” was frequently ob- 
served by hunters along Frog Creek, during the summer of 1912; but it is not 
known to have been killed. 
Butorides virescens virescens. Green Heron. A rather common summer 
visitant in suitable situations about the base of the mountains, but it is only 
occasionally found above 1800 feet. 
Fulica americana. Coot. About sundown. October 11, 1913, a large bird 
was seen to alight in a field, and to then run rapidly through the tall grass. 
On being secured, it proved to be a mudhen. The nearest pool or pond was 
at least eight miles distant. 
Oxyechus vociferus vociferus. Killdeer. The region is poorly suited to 
this species. Several birds, identified by their call, were seen flying overhead 
March 25, 1914, and again on the following day. 
Colinus virginianus virginianus. Bobwhite. Resident, but in the higher 
part of the range of very localized distribution. The only covey that I could 
discover, made its headquarters in a 25-acre apple orchard on the farm where 
1 resided. Here they found a bountiful food supply, with few enemies. How- 
ever, their numbers seemed to remain stationary during my stay. They were 
very fond of the seed of green foxtail grass ( Setaria viridis) which grew 
abundantly in the orchard; and of the berries of the sour gum, growing near- 
by. These constituted the principal items of the fall food supply. The last 
brood appeared about September 1, and after that date their note was rarely 
heard. 
Meleagris gallopavo silvestris. Wild Turkey. A very few yet linger in 
the more inaccessable ravines; but the oidy definite record T could secure dur- 
ing my stay, was of a flock of five seen by a farmer near Frog Creek, in Craw- 
ford county, in the early part of December, 1913. 
Zenaidura macroura marginella. Western Mourning Dove. Occasional- 
ly seen during the spring and summer months, or from April 1 to August 28. 
Only once were as many as five birds noted in company, single individuals be- 
ing the rule. 
Cathartes aura septentrionalis. Turkey Vulture. Present most of the 
year, retiring about December 1, to below 1500 feet; but reascending toward 
the end of February. A few could be noted almost daily; but to find any num- 
ber in company, was unusual. 
Elanoides forficatus. Swallow-tailed Kite. No doubt this bird formerly 
was a common transient ; but during the last few years it has been seldom seen. 
The only record that T can recall during my stay in the mountains, was that of 
a single bird, observed by a farmer near Winslow, on October 8, 1913. Old 
residents were well acquainted with it, and described it to me minutely. They 
spoke of often seeing several birds together, which they took to be the female 
adult teaching her Young the aerial manoeuvers for which this species is famed. 
