ing about my discovering spotted eggs of this species.

May 24th, 1887, dawned bright and clear, and as usual I started for an all days tramp, having nothing in particular to look for, but everything in general; so I kept well to the open country, which was thickly dotted with pine saplings, and a dense undergrowth of oak bushes. I had only gone a short distance when a bird flew from between my legs. I stopped short, parted the bushes and there, not more than two feet high, was a nest containing four pale bluish eggs with spots. I knew at a glance that I had never seen anything like them before, so I took them out carefully and began examining them, when by an accident, one fell to the ground and was smashed, and the worst of it was that it was one of the best marked. As fretting would not replace it, however, I soon packed the remaining three in my collection box and turned my attention to the nest, and as soon as I got it in my hand a thrill of joy ran through me, for then I knew I had discovered spotted eggs of the Blue Grosbeak.

Yes there was no mistaking that nest. Everything, even to the traditional snake skin, was there, (which by the by, is strongly characteristic of them, as I have never yet found a nest that did not contain it). But to be on the safe side and make identity certain I waited and very soon the chuck, chuck of the female was heard as she flew around the spot. She soon disappeared only to return accompanied by the male. I watched them some time being satisfied that I had found something I had never heard of before.

Two of the remaining three eggs are very thinly dotted with minute spots of red, while the third is marked very distinctly with good sized spots of a

reddish chestnut, and some few spots of subdued lilac (such as you will find in specimens of the Least Tern). The large end is very thickly marked, while the small end has only two red spots (I thought at first that the markings were accidental, but upon washing I find they still remain), so taking them altogether they are very handsome and as a set, I prize them very much.

The eggs of this set measure .87x.63, .82x.62,and .82x.62, which is almost the usual size, although some will measure .90x.63, and I have one in a set of three that is only .75x.58, and is the smallest I ever saw.

Now while this species is not common, it is very evenly distributed and particular, and this past season I have taken eleven sets of three eggs, four of four eggs and several of two eggs, more than I ever took in any two seasons combined.

They arrive amongst us here about the 20th of April, commencing to lay early in May, as I have found sets of them on May 10th, and fresh eggs as late as July 7th, leaving little doubt in my mind but that they rear two broods during the season. I have never heard them sing, and if they do it must be at rare intervals.

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The only note I have ever heard is chuck, chuck. Three eggs as a eral thing is their usual number with us, and now and then sets of four.

They seem to prefer pine saplings to all other places, but you will find them in oaks, myrtle, bay and blackberry vines, at varying heights from two to six feet from the ground. The nests are very compact, and always composed of the same material. All eggs that I have ever found before were pale blue, fading somewhat after being blown, all but the set, referred to above, found this season; which scores another point, and remarkable one for 1887.

A few

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker regularly seen in Snake Hollow.

Red-headed Woodpecker-Common within the outer city limits.

Flicker--Common, seen occasionally in winter on Christy Park hillside and Snake Hollow where it is a common summer resident.

Whip-poor-will-In the summer after dusk this bird can be seen and heard along Jacks Run one mile from Long Run bridge.

Nighthawk---Common. Chimney Swift-A bird of the city residential sections.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird--More apt to be seen in Snake Hollow where I once watched a mother feed her young.

Kingbird-A pair frequents the swampy ground along Lincoln way, Fawcett Place.

Crested Flycatcher Common in woods near Olympia Park.

Phoebe Common near running water in Snake Hollow and Long Run. Wood Pewee- -In forest trees on outskirts of the city.

Blue Jay-Very common within one mile of city limits. I never could see any reason why the bird is not common in this vicinity.

Crow--The most numerous of all birds during part of the year as there is a roost of some 20,000 crows on the hills along Dead Man's Hollow. (This is about one quarter mile from the city limits and across the Youghiogheny River).

Bob-o-link--Breeds in the field facing Lincoln Way a short distance beyond the Foster Road.

Cowbird-Rather uncommon except during migrations.

Goldfinch--Common permanent resident within the city limits.

English Sparrow-A pest illustrating the law of the survival of the fittest.

Vesper Sparrow-Breeds on Christy Park Hillside.

White-throated Sparrow - Common migrant especially on the Christy Park hillside.

Tree Sparrow-On a winter's tramp more of this species is seen than any other but one must go outside the city limits. A winter visitant found occasionally on the Christy Park hiddside.

Chipping Sparrow-Breeds in the residential portions of the city.

Field Sparrow-Anyone who gathers trailing arbutus in the spring cannot help but notice the singing of the Field Sparrows on the open hillsides. They are later found in dry hot fields and meadows.

Slate-colored Junco-The common winter visitant everywhere.

Song Sparrow-The most constant and everlasting singer we have. Fox Sparrow-A regular migrant on Christy Park hillside.

Cardinal-The most beautiful bird that stays within the city limits.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Breeds regularly on Christy Park hillside. Indigo Bunting-A few are found near Long Run.

Scarlet Tanager--In May and June many are seen in woods along Long Run.

Purple Martin-Breeds within the city limits. Thirty years ago they numbered thousands, now barely fifty pairs, within the city limits. Put up bird houses for them and keep out the sparrows.

Barn Swallow-Breeds in the barns on one or two of the farms facing Lincoln way. Growing scarcer every

year.

Bank Swallow-Occasionally noted along Long Run.

Rough-winged Swallow-Seen during migrations but a few pairs may breed in suitable places along Long Run.

Cedar Waxwing-Found occasionally along Lincoln way. Look for him when the cherries are ripe.

Red-eyed Vireo-A bird of the tree

tops.

Warbling Vireo-More often heard than seen.

Yellow-throated Vireo-Not nearly as common as the first two vireos. Blue-headed Vireo Long Run

Woods.

The Warblers-The following are regularly noted each year. I have seen the most warblers on the wild crab apple trees in May in Olympia Park and along Long Run.

Black and White Warbler-Common during migrations. A few may breed in Long Run Woods.

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Golden-winged Warbler-A breed in the vicinity of Long Run. Cape May Warbler-Seen in Olympia Park during migrations. More common in fall than spring. Yellow-Warbler-The most common warbler. Breeds everywhere. Magnolia Warbler-A common mi

Yellow-breasted Chat-Few woods, Long Run and hilltops.

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Redstart Common, breeding woods along Long Run and partial to wild grape vines for nesting sites.

Catbird Very common. Breeds on Christy Park hillsides.

Brown Thrasher--Common. Breeds on Christy Park hillside.

Carolina Wren -Common and a permanent resident on Christy Park hillside.

House Wren--Common. Nests in bird houses within the city limits. Winter Wren--Occasionally seen in winter in Snake Hollow.

Brown Creeper-Common migrant.
White-breasted Nuthatch- Common.
Red-breasted Nuthatch-Rather un-
A migrant.

common.

Tufted Titmouse--Common in the extreme outskirts of the city.

Black-capped Chickadee-Common. Golden Crowned Kinglet-Common migrant on Christy Park hillside.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- Common migrant on Christy Park hillside.

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher -- Common along Long Run. The miniature catbird of the tree tops.

Gray-cheeked Thrush--A few seen

during migrations.

Olive-Backed Thrush-A few seen

during migrations.

Hermit Thrush-Common migrant. Seen on Christy Park hillside.

Robin--Nests in the city wherever there are trees.

Bluebird--A few breed on Christy park hillside and on outskirts of city. Thomas L. McConnell.

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