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LIST OF THE BIRD^ OF GORHAM, VTRGTNI A. 
The following list is the result of observations taken dur¬ 
ing frequent visits of greater or less duration, which have 
been made at different seasons—more particularly in the 
spring and late autumn — for a number of years. The 
times of arrival where given, are the earliest dates at 
which any given species was satisfactorily identified. 
The number of birds contained in the list can undoubt¬ 
edly be materially increased ; other rapacious birds espe¬ 
cially, besides those mentioned, certainly occur, but I have 
not yet determined all the different species. 
As there are no considerable bodies of water in the im¬ 
mediate neighborhood, Waterfowl do not abound. 
My opportunities have been somewhat limited for study¬ 
ing the breeding habits of the various birds here spoken of; 
those described as residents and summer residents doubt¬ 
less breed, but I have only stated this to be the fact in the 
case of those species for whose nidification I have evidence. 
The scientific names used in the list are taken from the 
revised edition of Dr. Cories’ Key to North American Birds. 
1. Turdus migratorius. Robin. — Resident; 
common ; breeds. Most abundant during the migrations. 
The nest is constructed in the latter part of April. 
2. Turdus mustelinus. Wood Thrush; Wood 
Robin. —Summer resident; common ; breeds. Arrives 
April 28th. Frequents shady woods; is shy and oftener 
heard than seen. The eggs, four in number, are laid by 
the 14th of May. 
3. Turdus fuscescens. Wilson’s Thrush.— 
Spring and autumn visitant; rather rare. Arrives in spring, 
May 9th. 
4. Turdus unalascae nanus. Eastern Hermit 
Thrush.— Spring and autumn visitant; rather common. 
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Is met with in spring from April nth, or earlier, to April 
28th, leaving about the time that the Olive-backed Thrush 
arrives. 
