1853.] 895 
September 6th, 1853. 
Vice-President Brings in the Chair. 
A communication was presented from Dr. M. ©. Read, of Hudson, 
Ohio, entitled ‘ Notes on the Birds of Northern Ohio,” which was re- 
ferred to Mr. Cassin, Dr. Wilson, and Dr. Leidy. 
Major Le Conte presented a paper intended for publication, describing 
a new species of Pacane Nut; which was referred to Dr. Zantzinger, Dr. 
Bridges, and Mr. Durand. 
A communication was read from the American Philosophical oe 
dated September Sth, 1858, acknowledging the receipt of No. 9, Vol. 6 
of the Proceedings. ‘ 
September 20th. 
Vice-President BripcEs in the Chair. 
Major Le Conte read a letter from Mr. J. Barnard Davis, dated 
Shelton, Staffordshire, England, August 20th, 1853, relative to the 
proposed issue by subscription of a new work, “ Crania Britannica.” 
A letter was read from the Secretary of the Trustees of the New 
York State Library, dated September 16th, 1853, acknowledging the 
receipt of the Proceedings, No. 9, Vol. 6. 
September 27th. 
The President, Mr. Orb, in the Chair. 
The Committee on Mr. Read’s communication on the Birds of Northern 
Ohio, reported in favor of publication in the Proceedings. 
Catalogue of the Birds of Norther Chio. 
By M. C. Reap, of Hudson, Ohio. 
1. Fatco cotumsBarius, Linn. 
Frequently seen in autumn and the early part of winter, though not very 
abundant. 
2. Fatco sparverivs, Linn. 
Very common from early spring te late in the fall. 
3. Fatco PEREGRINUS, Gmel. 
Rarely seen. 
4, Fatco Ccorrrit, Bonap. 
Rarely seen. 
5. Fatco ruscus, Gmel. 
Common. 
6. Fatco rurcaTus, Linn. 
Occasionally visits the southern counties of the Reserve, 
7, FaLco HYEMALIS, Wil. 
Abundant during the whole year. | 
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