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THE CONDOR 
Yol. XVII 
and at least two broods were raised in a season. Last seen September 16, at 
which date the post-nuptial molt had been completed. 
Lanivireo solitarius solitarius. Blue-headed Yireo. Found during the 
autumnal transit only. It arrived within a few days of the same date during 
the two years spent in the region. The period it was present was included be- 
tween the dates September 28 and October 5. 1 do not recall ever having 
heard it utter even a call-note, and naturally such an unobtrusive bird was 
easily overlooked. It was seldom found elsewhere than at the edge of wood- 
land. or in orchards, usually bringing up at the rear of a composite flock of 
small birds ranging about at that season. 
Vireo griseus griseus. White-eyed Yireo. Wherever clearings had been 
made and then allowed to become partially overgrown with blackberry and 
greenbrier, a pair or more of White-eyes Avere pretty sure to be found domi- 
ciled during the warm months. Even the laggards had arrived by April 15, 
and from that date until the time of departure, September 21, there were few 
days that I failed to hear its cheerful notes. The latter half of July Avas the 
period of heaviest molt ; by September 1 the new plumage had been acquired. 
Mniotilta varia. Black-and-White Warbler. This Avas the first warbler 
to appear in spring. It arrived Avhile the forest was yet devoid of foliage ; but 
several species of trees Avere flowering, notably Prunus injucunda. and on the 
insects drawn to the bloom of this tree, it fed largely for a few days. Partial 
to varied situations, hills and raA'ines. Present from March 30 to October 17 
inclusive. 
Helmitheros vermivorus. Worm-eating Warbler. As far as I could dis- 
cover this species was restricted, within my sphere of observation, to bottom 
and slopes of a single ravine, where three or four pairs nested during 1914. 
It Avas first seen on April 22, hunting through foliage of indian currant; and 
it is worthy of mention that although considered a ground-loA r ing species, 1 
never actually found an individual in that situation. No molting birds were 
observed. Date of departure, September 14, or thereafter. 
Vermivora bachmani. Bachman Warbler. The continued effort of some 
bird with notes much resembling those of V. luciae of the soutliAvest, issuing 
from among the foliage of a large SAveet gum, drew my attention Avhile Avalk- 
ing in a ravine bottom. May 5, 1914. It Avas some moments before I could obtain 
a good view of this bird, as, although singing constantly, it Avas continually 
moving about. When finally secured it proved to be an adult in someAvhat 
worn plumage. Previous records for this warbler Avithin the state Avere con- 
fined to the lowlands in the vicinity of the Mississippi River, and never, I be- 
lieAm, at this altitude (2000 feet) elseAvhere. The brook along which it was 
found is a small head-stream of. Lee’s Creek, which in turn, Doavs into the 
Arkansas River; and this was perhaps the route folloAved by this individual in 
reaching the mountains. 
Vermivora pinus. Blue-winged Warbler. One of the commonest warb- 
lers of the spring migration, and a feAv remained throughout the summer. The 
first arrivals Avere recorded April 24. The SAveet gum could be as appropri- 
ately associated Avith this species in the region, as Dendroica d. aJbilora Avith 
the sycamore elsewhere. 
Vermivora chrysoptera. Golden-Avinged Warbler. The first and only 
record for the region as Avell as for the state is of a single bird found in a 
grove, mostly consisting of witch-hazel, in a ravine bottom, May 16, 1914. 
