1898, March 1-28, fair and warm; season unusually forward ; 
migrations hastened in consequence. March 28 to April 5, un- 
seasonably cold; rain and northeast storms frequent ; migrations 
retarded. 
1899, March 5 — March 28, cold winter weather with snow. 
March 28 — April 12, fair but unseasonably cold. arly migra- 
tions much retarded. April 12 — May 1, fair and unseasonably 
warm. (Two thunder storms). Migrations hastened. 
The record for 1g00 closes May 2. March 1 — April r4, fair, 
bright days, and freedom from snow and severe storms gave 
promise of an early migration ; but these favorable conditions were 
counteracted by strong north winds and low temperature. <Apri/ 
5-21 brought light south winds and a rapid rise in temperature, 
some effect of which on the migrations is evident in the record ; 
the flight was not an abundant one, however. April 22-28, east- 
erly storms, high winds, and low temperature checked migration 
almost completely. In consequence of this retardation, a rapid 
and abundant flight may be expected during the first days of May. 
ABBREVIATIONS. 
C. —Common. 
V. C.— Very Common. 
L. C. — Locally common ; i. e., common in certain districts, 
not found in others. 
0. — Does not breed here ; seen only as migrant. 
R. — Rare. 
V. R.— Very rare. 
Irreg. — Of irregular occurrence ; often not seen for several 
years, 
