Purple Martin, (Progne subis). Bare Sum- 
mer resident, quite local. Arrives May 1 to 8. 
Breeds, nesting in boxes made for their use. 
(Q. 
O.&O. X. May. 188 -'i.n, yi 
Mortality of Purple Martins ( Progne purpurea ) at Brattleboro, Vt. — 
During the long rain in June, 1903, the nests in the bird house belonging 
to William C. Horton of Brattleboro, Vt., became completely watersoaked, 
and thirtv young and two adult Purple Martins were found dead in their 
nests. The remaining members of the martin colony abandoned the 
house, leaving twelve eggs unhatched. Occasionally a few return and 
fly about as if trying to catch a glimpse of the inside of their home but 
none have ventured to enter up to this date (July 17). Frances B. 
Horton, Brattleboro , Vt. A.Ttk, XX, Oct,, . 1903 , p • l t i t 
