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numbers. The nests differed from those of the others by twigs and small branches being generally used in their construction, which must have been brought from a considerable distance. They were but slightly above the surface of the water, and most of the nests contained nearly (fledged young. — JT. garden^ Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 32.— -AT. ncevia, Sen- NETT, B. Eio Grande, 61.)

201. Nyctherodius violaceus, (Linn.)

Eather uncommon. Probably breeds at no great distance, but I found no nests.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 32.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 61.)

202. *Butorides virescens, (Linn.)

Common in summer, but rare in winter. Several pairs breed within Fort Brown, placing their nests on horizontal branches of mesquite-trees. Several sets average 1.49 by 1.15.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 32.)

203. Botaurus lentiginosus, (Montag.)

Occurs in moderate numbers during the migrations. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 32.)

204. Ardetta exilis, (Gmel.)

A few pairs were seen in the heronry already referred to. No nests were found, but the birds unquestionably breed there. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 32.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 61.)

205. Grus americana, (Linn.)

Not rare, especially on the prairies near the coast. I do not think that either species of Crane breeds in this neighborhood. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 30.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 61.)

206. Grus canadensis, (Linn.)

Decidedly more abundant than the White Crane during the winter months, and not so shy. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 30.)

207. Pcrzana Carolina, (Linn.)

Common during the migrations. I am quite positive that a few pairs breed near here in suitable localities. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 40.)

208. Gallinula galeata, (Licht.)

Parents and eggs obtained on the 16th of May among beds of reeds. — (Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 61.)

209. Ionornis martinica, (Linn.)

Doubtless breeds, for I have taken young birds in September that w$re scarcely able to fly. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 41.)

210 . # Fulica americana, Gm.

Yery common resident. Breeds among patches of tules, making a rather bulky platform of bits of dead reeds scarcely raised above the surface of the water. Fourteen is the greatest number of eggs I have found in one nest. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 40. — Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 62.)