Auk, XV, Oct. 
1898 , -p.333. 
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On April 9, of this year (1898) , a Western Meadowlark made a visit 
of a few days in the fields not far from my home. The bird was first 
seen by an acquaintance, who asked “ what bird is it that resembles a 
Meadowlark in form and color, larger and darker possibly than the 
Meadowlark but with a wonderfully beautiful song.” This bird 
remained in the same locality for four days, showing no signs of fear 
and offering an excellent opportunity for one to observe its habits. I 
was unable to shoot the bird, but identity is beyond all doubt, the song 
alone being sufficient to remove all queries on that score. — Bradford 
Alexander Scudder, Taunton , Mass. 
