Notes on certain birds of Long Island, 
New York. 
By William c. Braislin, M. D. 
Nycticorax violaceus. Yellow-crowned Night Heron._I 
have recently had the pleasure of examining a specimen of this 
species belonging to Dr. Henry Heath, a dentist, of this city. The 
specimen, which has been in his possession since the day it was 
shot, was taken at Orient. Some years ago while staying at the 
home of his brother, who lives at that place, the bird was killed 
by a gunner, who gave it to him in the flesh. The bird was taken. 
Dr. Heath believes, almost certainly in October, though he admits 
it may have been September or November, about fifteen years ago. 
This is the second absolutely authentic specimen taken on Long 
Island, one having been previously recorded (Chapman, Visitor’s 
Guide to the Local Collection of Birds in the Amer. Museum 
1894, p. 28). About a year ago I was kindly informed by Mr! 
Roy Latham of Orient of his having recently met with the Yellow- 
crowned Night Heron at his home at Orient and since learning 
of Dr. Heath s specimen, as above recorded, I have written Mr. 
Latham for details, which he has given me, as follows: “The 
Yellow-crowned Night Heron was first seen on May 4, 1905, in a 
shallow pond on the Salt Marsh. It was very tame and allowed 
one to approach to within 50 feet while it was running nimbly 
picking up minnows. As I walked nearer it flew to a stake 100 
yards away. When I left, it returned and stayed in the pond 
throughout the day. The pond is a favorite feeding ground of 
the Black-crowned Night Herons and the Little Green Herons. 
The second (or the same Yellow-crowned Night Heron) was seen 
on May 7, 1905, in a sheltered creek near woods. It flew into a 
tree close by. I studied it well from all points. It was in full 
plumage. I have seen them in Florida and was surprised and 
delighted to find this one.” Auk, 24, Apr. ,1907,p. /g^, 
