393 Hairy Woodpecker 
Eight records. Probably nesting birds. It is interest¬ 
ing to note that the Hairy was not recorded until 1912 
and has always been found since. 
394 Downy Woodpecker 
Thirteen records. The river valley seems to be a 
favorite nesting locality of this species which, like the 
preceding, is a permanent resident. 
412 Northern Flicker 
Thirteen records. A permanent resident of the valley 
and while not exceedingly common several of the 
species are annually seen along the river. 
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417 Whip-poor-will 
Ten records only. This species, while missing from 
three years’ lists, is a common summer resident at 
many points in the valley, and on one occasion at 
least ten different birds were distinguished calling at 
the same time from around The Pines. 
420 Nighthawk 
Four records. During one trip a large flight of this 
species was seen over the upper Topsfleld marshes. 
423 Chimney Swift 
Thirteen records. A common summer resident of 
the valley. 
428 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 
Eight records. This species is a summer resident of 
the valley, and on one occasion a nest, probably from 
the previous season, was found at The Pines. 
444 Kingbird 
Thirteen records. A common summer resident. 
452 Crested Flycatcher • 
One record only, although this species is known usually 
to nest in at least two separate points in the valley. 
456 Phoebe 
Thirteen records. The river bridges offer an attrac¬ 
tive nesting site for this summer resident. 
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