The Great Blue Ileron ( Ardea kerodias ) was seen abundantly in Cape 
Breton, but apparently does not cross the Straits into Newfoundland. — 
Louis II. Porter, New York City. ' 
Auk, XVII, Jan., 1900, p; 73. 
Birds of Toronto, Ontario. 
By James H.Fleming. 
Pt.I, Water Birds. 
Auk, XXIII, Oct., 1903, j).447. 
64. Ardea herodias. Great Blue Heron. — Common migrant, 
March 19 to April 7, and probably later; a young bird was taken July 24. 
1891, but they usually commence to return a week later (August 1, 1897). 
They are common through August, and a few remain till late in November 
(November 17, 1901). Earliest record February 1, 1891 (Mr. J. H. Ames). 
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6. Ardea herodias. Great Blue Heron.— This species is very com¬ 
mon, especially along the marshy creeks where they feed. 
