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Loxia curvirostra Red Crossbill 
Occasional flocks of Crossbills were seen at various times through the 
summer, but were so restless that specimens could not be taken. This 
species was recognized definitely July 20 and 21. Also and until October 
26 when the record closed. There is no evidence of breeding. 
Loxia leucoptera White-winged Crossbill 
Said by Henderson to be an irregular winter visitor. 
Leucosticte tephrocotis Rosy Finch 
Henderson reports taking a Gray-crowned Rosy Finch L. t. tephrocotis 
for identification several years ago and noted another October 24, 1923. 
Acantliis linaria Common Redpoll 
First seen October 12 and still present when the record closed October 
26. Two specimens are A. 1. linaria. 
Astragalinus Iristis American Goldfinch 
Fairly common, but more numerous in the better cultivated sections 
than in the immediate vicinity of the lake. Specimens appear to be 
straight A. t. tristis. 
Spinus pinus Pine Siskin 
Quite common, especially late in June. One nest the last of May 
near Wharton lake. 
Plectrophenax nivalis Snow Bunting 
Noted by Laing October 9 to close of record October 26. 
Calcarius lapponicus Lapland Longspur 
The day after our arrival at Henderson’s, May 21, a single Lapland 
Longspur was noted close to the buildings, but was not seen again. The 
first autumn migrant was noted August 23 and the last October 17. 
Calcarius pictus Smith’s Longspur 
Recorded by Laing and Harrold August 24 and small numbers seen 
until September 9. 
Pocecetes gramineus Vesper Sparrow 
Not numerous but not uncommon in the more cultivated sections. 
Last seen September 24. Specimens are easily referable to P. g. confinis. 
Passerculus sandwichensis Savanna Sparrow 
Locally fairly common. Last seen September 24. The writer does 
not care to make subspecific determination of these birds at this time. 
Passerherbulus lecontei Leconte’s Sparrow 
Very common in every grassy slough. Breeds commonly, but nests 
difficult to find. Last noted September 27. 
Passerherbulus nelsoni Nelson’s Sparrow 
Not nearly as common as the preceding, probably due to the lack of 
much suitable habitat. Not seen until June 28 and not certainly identified 
after September 8. 
