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EIGHTH REPORT. 
Sandpiper are occasionally seen, and during the spring of 1904 many 
Ospreys were seen along the river and several were shot. 
Of the migratory warblers that seem to prefer the marshy lands I 
have seen the Golden-winged and Mourning Warblers, Yellow-breasted 
Chat, Water Thrush and Louisiana Water Thrush at the Overflow. The 
Winter Wren is often seen each spring and fall, particularly in the 
bushy cinquefoil bog on Blake’s farm. 
The preceding records outline my observations for four years on the 
birds seen at the Overflow, and I hope that this will serve as a working 
basis for local students, so that they may be able to add many more 
observations to them, and that it may be of assistance to others in 
preparing lists of other localities favorable for bird study. 
Below is appended an annotated list of the birds seen, with such data 
as is deemed necessary. 
BIRDS OF THE “ OVERFLOW ” 
1. Podilymbus podiceps. Pied-billed Grebe.—A few nest, at the Overflow every 
summer. They arrive about the last of April and remain until October. 
2. Gavia imber. Loon.—Frequently seen on the river in the spring before the 
ice is out of the lakes. I have a record of eight being seen April 16, 1904. 
3. Larus argentatus. Herring Gull.—A, few come up the river to feed each 
spring. The earliest record I have is February 28, 1904. 
4. Merganser americanus. American Merganser.—Common along the the river 
during migration. One flock of fifteen spent the winter here during 1903-1904. 
5. Lopfiodytes cucullatus. Hooded Merganser.—A few seen along the river 
and in the marsh during the fall. I shot a male at the Overflow, October 12, 1902. 
6. Anas bochas. Mallard.—A few during the migration season settle in the 
marsh to feed. A flock of five was seen here April 16, 1903. 
7. Anas carolinensis. Green-winged. Teal.—I saw two that were shot here on 
October 10, 1901. 
8. Aix sponsa. Wood Duck.—I have seen but one here and that was on Octo¬ 
ber 20, 1902. 
9. Aythya americana. Redhead.—Two Redheads were seen with a flock of Mal¬ 
lards on the river on October 16, 1902. 
10. Clangula clangula americana. American Golden-eye.—Two were seen on the 
river March 5, 1904. 
11. Branta canadensis. Canada Goose.—Large flocks are seen here during 
migration, following the course of the river. A flock of forty-nine was seen March 
29, 1904. 
12. Botaurus lentiginosus. American Bittern.—Common summer resident at 
the marsh. The earliest record I have is April 6, 1903. 
13. Ardetta exilis. Least Bittern.—A few seen each year and they probably 
nest in the marsh. I have records for May 17, 1902, June 2, 1903, May 21, 1904. 
14. Ardea herodias. Great Blue Heron.—A few come to feed in the marsh 
and along the river. I have records for first arrivals May 2, 1903, April 22, 1904, 
April 27, 1905. 
15. Ardea virescens. Green Heron.—A pair nest in the marsh between the 
railroad and river every year. I have records on May 17, 1902, May 13, 1903, 
May 13, 1904, May 24, 1905. 
16. Radius virginianus. Virginia Rail.—Frequently seen during migration 
periods in spring, June 3, 1903, May 13, 1904, May 21, 1905. 
17. Porzana Carolina. Sora.—A few seen each year in the marsh. The earliest 
record I have is May 6, 1903. 
18. Fulica americana. American Coot.—Common in the marsh all summer. 
Spring records April 22, 1903, May 2, 1904, May 17, 1905. 
19. Philohela minor. American Woodcock.—Frequently flushed from the thick¬ 
ets around the marsh; March 19, 1903, March 30, 1904, March 23, 1905. 
