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at least as a migrant near here, this shrike has been seen only once 
in our area on Mar. 17, 1934. 
Prothonotary Warbler—May 18, 1933 and May 12, 1984; Worm- 
eating Warbler—This, probably the rarest bird upon the list, was 
identified without question by the stripes through the head in con- 
junction with the plain back, wings and breast. Its inactivity as com- 
pared to other members of its tribe, allowed close approach and a care- 
ful examination. This was on Sept. 2, 1932. Blue-winged Warbler,— 
May 138, 1933; Orange-crowned Warbler—May 12, 1934; Cerulean 
Warbler—May 8, 19382; Pine Warbler—May 5, 1932 and Apr. 28-29, 
1934. Prairie Warbler—May 12, 1932; Mourning Warbler—June 9, 
1934 and June 1, 1985; Hooded Warbler—May 16, 1932. 
Western Meadowlark—After a strong southwest wind had been 
blowing for about two days, a Western Meadowlark was found on Mar. 
16, 1935. It uttered the typical call and song of its species, very unlike 
that of its eastern relative both in quality and in sequence of notes. 
Yellow-headed Blackbird—A single male was seen on Apr. 29, 1931 
and a large flock on Aug. 26, 1934; Orchard Oriole—May 12, 1934. 
Dickcissel—Several appeared for a short time during the summer 
of 1933 and were seen from July 3 until July 29. They were not seen 
before nor since so it would appear that they are quite irregular. Eve- 
ning Grosbeak—Apr. 25, 1984; Redpoll—Dec. 29, 1933; Grasshopper 
Sparrow—May 27, 1934. Leconte’s Sparrow—On May 20, 1934 four 
were seen, another being recorded Oct. 13, 1984. Henslow’s Sparrow— 
July 31, 19383 and Aug. 23, 1933. Harris Sparrow—Aug. 28, 1933 and 
May 12, 1934. Although seen upon but two occasions, the Harris 
Sparrow is yearly becoming more common and it is a generally accepted 
fact that its range is being broadened so that it is now reported several] 
times per year in the vicinity of Chicago. Snow Bunting—The status 
of this species is not definitely known since the majority fly over at 
such great heights that they cannot be safely separated from Lapland 
Longspurs. However, they are not as common nor as regular as the 
longspurs. 
It might be of interest to add to this list, the largest number of 
birds seen in one day. This occurred on an all day hike taken on May 
13, 1933 when 106 species were found including in that list 22 differ- 
ent warblers. The greatest number seen in one day in the fall of the 
year is 84, seen September 10, 1934, and this list includes 9 species 
of flycatchers which is all that one has any probability of encountering 
here. The banks of the Des Plaines River is unquestionably one of the 
best places possible for the study of warblers in migration. Altogether, 
thirty-two species have been found in the past five years. The total 
number of birds for that time in the area is 207 which includes about 
140 regular visitants and residents. 
Although a list such as this may be of little scientific value, it 
illustrates what can be done in a small area which is well known and 
regularly covered. Certainly it offers a hobby of lasting interest which 
of itself is a great value. 
DONALD DUNCAN. 
