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The Christmas Bird Census 27

pecker, 3; Flicker, 1; Song Sparrow, 6; Junco, 25; Goldfinch, 2; White—breasted Nut— hatch, 3; Chickadee, ro; Bluebird, 1. Total, 12 species, about 75 individuals.

On December 27 I also saw here 1 Red~Shouldered Hawk, 11 Meadowlarks, 30 Tree Sparrows, 3 GoldenvCrowned Kinglets and 1 Robin.*M. 5. Chester.

SETAUKET, LONG ISLAND

Time, 9.45 A. M. to 12.10 P. M. Cloudy and threatening. with sprinkle of rain;

wind, southwest, fresh; temp., 43°. Red»shouldered Hawk, 1; Flicker, r; Horned Lark, ro; Meadowlark, 12; Gold~

finch, 20; Chickadee, 1; Robin, 16. Total, 7 species, 6r individuals (Shore—birds not incltrdedl.—S, B. STORY.

HUNTINGTON, LONG ISLAND

December 26.10.30 A. M. to 12.30 P. M. Wind, southwest, light; temp, 36°.

Downy Woodpecker, 3; Flicker, 2; Blue jay, 4; American Crow, 21; American Goldfinch, 5; Junco, 17; Song Sparrow, 1; Myrtle Warbler, 2; White-breasted Nut» hatch, 1', Chickadee, 5; Robin, 2. Total, ll species, 62 indivitluals.—CH:\RLOTTE E. LEE.

NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.

Time, 8.30 A, M. to 11.45 A. M. Cloudy; wind, very light easterly breezes and slight showers; temp., 41°.

Downy Woodpecker, 1; Red-headed Woodpecker, r; American Crow, 26; Purple Grackle, 6; Song Sparrow, 3; American Goldfinch. ro; Juuco, 16; Tree Sparrow, 19; White-throated Sparrow, 3‘, Brown Creeper, 1, White»breasted Nuthatch, 4: Chicka- dee, ro; Bluebird, 5-, Total, 13 species, 105 individuals.— EDWARD KEMELE.

NEW ROCHELLE, N, Y.

Time, 9.30 A. M. to 11.30 A. ,u. Cloudy; wind, south. light; temp., 40°.

Downy Woodpecker, 1; Red-headed Woodpecker, 1; Crow, 6; Starling, 3; Gold~ finch, 3; White-throath Sparrow, 7; Tree Sparrow. 1', Juuco, 20; Song Sparrow, +; Swamp Sparrow, 2; Fox Sparrow, 2; Brown Creeper, 2; Bluebird, 15. Total, I4 species, 69 individuals—PERRY Emcu.

CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK CITY

Time, 9.30 A. M. to 11.30 .\. .\l. Cloudy, damp, and at times slightly rainy; wind, southeast to southwest, moderate; temp.. 38°.

American Herring Gull. about 1,000; Starling, 20; White»throated Sparrow. about 100; Song Sparrow, 3; Golden-crowned Kinglet. about 3. Total, 5 species, about 1,126 individuals. Three Bluebirds were seen on December 15, and Cardinals, Robins, Downy Woodpeckers and Brown Creepers are frequently seem—CHARLES H. Rooms.

CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK CITY

Time, 10.45 A. M. to 1 P. M. Light rain most of the time; wind, southerly, light; tempt, 43°.

American Herring Gull (estimated), 550; Downy Woodpecker, r; Starling, 48 (one flock, singing); White-throated Sparrow, at least 75; Song Sparrow. 4; Fox Sparrow, 3; Cardinal, 2; Brown Creeper, 1; Robin. 1. Total. 10 species, about 685 individuals.—CLINTON G. ABBOTT.