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The Christmas Bird Census 29

(one singing); Cardinal, 2; Junco, 35; White—throated Sparrow, 20 (one singing); Song Sparrow. 18; Carolina \Vren, r (singing); Golden-crowned Kinglet, 2. Total, n spe- cies, [03 individuals.

December 15, 2 Robins were seemicAROLINE B. THOMPSON and HILDA JUSTICE.

NEAR COATESVILLE, PA., T0 THREE MILES SOUTHWEST OF WEST ‘ CHESTER, PA.

Time, 8 A. M. to 5 r. M. Partly cloudy to cloudy, light rain during part of after- noon; wind, none or light west or southwest; temp., 32°.

Red—tailed Hawk, 3; Sparrow Hawk, 3; Kingfisher, r', Downy Woodpecker, I; Hairy Woodpecker, r; Flicker, 2; Phoebe *, I; Horned Lark, 48; Crow, 75; Blue Jay, I; Meadowlark. 35; Rusty Grackle*, r; Goldfinch, 1; Tree Sparrow, 30; Song Spar. row, 40; Junco, rso; Cardinal, 2; Brown Creeper, 3; Winter Wren, r; White-breasted Nuthatch, 4; Chickadee, r; Golden—crowned Kinglet, 5. Total, 22 species, about 41.} individuals—JOHN D. CARTER.

CHELTENHAM, MD.

Time, 3.45 A. M. to m a. M. Overcast; temp, 43".

Turkey Vulture Buzzard, !; Sparrow Hawk, 1; Downy Woodpecker, 2; Flicker, 4.; Crow, 3; Meadowlark, 1; Purple Grackle, 300 or +00 (this large flock was too far away to be seen distinctly; I had to rely upon the sound); Goldfinch, +0; Wlliterthroated Sparrow, 2; Tree Sparrow, 40; Field Sparrow, 6; junco, 20; Song Sparrow, r5; Cardi~ nal, r; Tufted Titmouse, ro; Carolina Chickadee, 2; Golden-Crowned Kinglct, 1: Blue- bird, 2. Total, 18 species, about 500 individualsiw. G. Cam‘.

WASHINGTON, I). C., NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK AND VICINI'I‘Y

Time, 12 M. to 2!; p. M. Damp, cloudy and threatening; drizzling at times; wind, southwest, light; temp, 40° to 50°.

Turkey Vulture, 3; Flicker, 3; Downy Woodpecker, 6; American Crow, +0; Cardinal, 10; Song Sparrow, 15; junco, 30; Wllite~throated Sparrow, 35; Goldfinch, 8; American Crossbill, 7; Winter Wren, r2; Carolina Wren, ro; Brown Creeper. 12; Carolina Chickadee, 15; Tufted Titmouse, 20; Red-breasted Nuthatch, 8; White, breasted Nuthatch, IO; Golden-crowned Kinglet, 40. Total, 18 species, 29+ individuals. —HENRY WARNER MAYNARD.

CADIZ, OHIO

Time. 2 to 4 r, .u. Cloudy; wind, light, southwest; temp, 38".

Bob White, so; Red-tailed Hawk, x; Downy Woodpecker, 7; Cardinal, 3; Song Sparrow, 11; Tree Sparrow, +0; \Vhite—brcasted Nuthatch, 8;,Cllickadee, 2; Tufted Titmouse, 1; Golden-crowned Kinglet, 3; Carolina Wren, 3. Total. n species, I29 individuals— HARRY B. MCCONNEl.L.

GARRETTSVILLE, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO

Time, 2 toq, P. M. Cloudy; wind, west, light; temp., 36°. Rufled Grouse, 6; Sparrow Hawk, 1; Downy Woodpecker, 4; Red-bellied \Vood-

  • I took special pains m be absolutely Sure or the thbe and Rusty Blackbird. They won! both seen at close

ranzc through good field glasses. and also fulfilled all me conditions in respect to voice,