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nesting along the woods and in the open fields and orchards; arrivals on March 
14, 1902, March 21, 1903, March 24, 1904, March 18, 1905. 
76. Goturniculus savannarum passerinus. Grasshopper Sparrow.—Rather com¬ 
mon summer resident, nesting in meadows, preferably those with weeds- spring 
arrivals on May 8, 1903, May 7, 1904, May 11, 1905. 
77. Chondestes grammacus. Lark Sparrow.—A few seen generally at migra¬ 
tion time in the open fields; records on May 3, 1903, May 7, 1905. 
78. Zonotrichia leucophrys. White-crowned Sparrow.—Rather common during 
spring and fall migration in the thickets; spring arrivals, April 23 1902 April 
28, 1903, April 23, 1904, April 29, 1905. 
79. Zonotrichia albicoIlia. White-throoted Sparrow.—Very common during 
spring and fall migrations in the thickets; spring arrivals on April 20 1902 
April 19, 1903, April 24, 1904, April 26, 1905. 
80. Spizella monticola. Tree Sparrow.—Very common winter resident, ar¬ 
riving the middle of October and remaining until about the first of April. 
81. Spizella sooialis. Chipping Sparrow.—Very common summer resident, 
nesting in the orchards and about the farm house; spring arrivals on April 2 
1902, March 21, 1903, March 22, 1904, March 27, 1905. 
82. Bpizella pusilla. Field Sparrow.—Very common summer resident, nesting 
in the open fields and at the edge of the thickets; spring arrivals on March 2-6 
1902, March 22, 1903, March 29, 1904, March 26, 1905. 
, 83. Junco hyemalis. Slate-colored Junco.—Very common winter resident, ar¬ 
riving in October and remaining until about the first of April. 
84. Melospiza cinerea melodia. Song Sparrow.—Very common resident, nest¬ 
ing in the open fields, thickets and marshes. 
85. Melospiza lincolnii. Lincoln’s Sparrow.—Only occasionally seen in the 
thickets during migration. I have but two records, May 9, 1903, May 12, 1904. 
86. Melospiza georgiana. Swamp Sparrow.—Very common summer resident in 
the marshes; arriving on March 29, 1902, April 3, 1903, April 1, 1904 April 16 
1905. ’ 
87. Passerella ilimca. Fox Sparrow.—Common migrant in the thickets, spring- 
arid fall; spring arrivals, March 22, 1903, March 25, 1904, March 18, 1905.’ 
88. Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Towhee—Very common summer resident, nest¬ 
ing in the woods and thickets; spring arrivals on March 18, 1902 March 14 
1903, March 25, 1904, March 18, 1905. 
89. Uardinalis cardinalis. Cardinal.—A few cardinals are occasionally seen 
feeding in the thickets during the summer; not common. 
90. Zamelodia ludoviciana. Rose-breasted Grosbeak.—Very common summer 
resident in the thickets, arriving May 1, 1902, April 30, 1903, May 4, 1904 May 3 
1905. ’ 
91. Cyanospiza cyanea. Indigo Bunting.—A common summer resident, nest¬ 
ing in the thickets and briers about the orchards; spring arrivals May 9 1902 
May 10, 1903, May 7, 1904, May 12, 1905. 
92. Piranga erythromelas. Scarlet Tanager.—Common summer resident, nest¬ 
ing in the open woods; spring arrivals, May 10, 1902, May 7, 1903, May 7, 1904, 
May 11, 1905. 
93. Progne subis. Purple Martin.—A few seen occasionally skimming over 
the river and marsh; records, April 3, 1903, April 17, 1904. 
94. Petrochelidon lunifrons. Cliff Swallow.—A few seen along the river and 
marshes each spring and summer. The only record I have in my notes, how¬ 
ever, is April 24, 1904. 
95. Hirundo erythrogastra. Barn Swallow.—Several nest about the farm 
buildings each year and arc seen flying over the fields; spring arrivals, April 15, 
1902, April 16, 1903, April 24, 1904, April 20, 1905. 
96. Tachycineta bicolor. Tree Swallow.—Very common summer resident, nest¬ 
ing along the river and feeding over the fields and marshes; spring arrivals, 
April 15, 1902, April 13, 1903, April 17, 1904, April 19, 1905. 
97. Riparia riparia. Bank Swallow.—A few seen along the river each spring, 
but do not nest at the Overflow; spring arrivals, April 14, 1902, April 17, 1903, 
April 20, 1905. 
98. Ampelis cedrorum. Cedar Waxwing.—Common resident in the orchards 
and tamaracks in the woods, nesting in both places. 
99. Vireo olivaceus. Red-eyed Vireo.—Common summer resident, nesting in 
