month earlier we might have listened to the weird thrilling call, Whip-poorwill for May and June are the months to hear this nocturnal music.

Spring Migration

The spring migration at Oberlin seems to be unusually late this year. Until yesterday the crows, Robins, Bluebirds, and a few Song Sparrows were the only arrivals which had reached town.

Yesterday afternoon, I visited a sugar bush five miles south of town, and the timber surrounding the "shack" was just alive with birds. A dozen or more crows had just come in from the South, and had alighted in the tops of the tall, bare trees. Tufted Titmice "peter-ed" to one another, a lonesome Red-bellied Woodpecker and a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker were busily eating insects on the same tree, stopping every few minutes to utter their shrill resonant cries, the Downy Woodpecker, Flickers, Cardinals, White and Red-breasted Nuthatches, and a Red-tailed Hawk were all contributing to the medley of songs. Later in the afternoon, the Screech Owl, and a pair of Great Horned Owls gave audible evidence of their presence. A swamp adjoins the woods on the north, and in the young, bush-like Catalpa trees bordering the swamp, a flock of about forty Red-winged Blackbirds announced their arrival. It surely did seem good to hear them again. A flock of "Wild Ducks"I was unable to find out what kind they were, as all ducks to some people are "just wild ducks"-and a flock of Canada Geese had been seen there that morning. Killdeer, Mourning Doves, Meadowlarks, Song Sparrows and Bronzed Grackles, were seen between the swamp and the house, a distance of about eight hundred feet. Near the house, the Bluebirds and the

Robins were numerous, and, when 1 reached the house a huge dish of warm sugar, just brought over from the "shack" awaited me! Taking everything together, it was a most enjoyable afternoon. Indications are. this morning, that the belated migration has reached town.

Helen M. Rice, No. 63. Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio.

A SET OF SIX PHOEBE'S EGGS During the past twenty years I have examined over a hundred nests of the Phoebe containing sets and young birds but I have only found one set of six eggs and never saw a brood of over five young.

This set of six eggs is now in my collection and was collected by myself on April 30, 1901, at Holmesburg. Philadelphia, Pa., from a nest plastered to the wall of the interior of a spring house, a yard above the water. The birds gain access to the house through the enclosed blinds in the two small windows.

I look in every Phoebe's nest I find in hopes of finding another set of six but from my observations I have decided that clutches of this number are rare in Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Five is the uniform set, four eggs is frequently laid and three eggs occur rarely.

Richard F. Miller.

We have several sets of six and one set of seven in our collection.-Editor.

Last May, 1917 I found a Bronzed Grackle's nest and three eggs in a hollow stub of a live tree. The stub projected over a small pond. I thought it quite an unusual nesting place for this bird.

Lyle D. Miller, E. Claridon, Ohio. No, this is a common nesting site for this species-Ed.

FOR EXCHANGE-Splendid perfect New York State Fossil shells trilobite corals and C. Also sea shells and curios for U. S. or Foreign stamps in good condition. All letters answered. ROGER A. MATHES, 310 East Main St., Batavia, N. Y.

WANTED-Volumes

1 and 2 of Thorburn's British Birds. Very handsome price will be paid for these two volumes. ANSEL B. MILLER, Springs, Pennsylvania.

WANTED-American Ornithology Vol. VI; Oologist Vol. XXVI, 1-2-4; Ornithologist and Oologist Vol. XI; Various numbers of Condor. Have duplicates of Journal Maine Ornithological Society; early Oologist; Ornithologist and Oologist; Osprey; Nidiologist, etc. H. H. JOHNSON, Pittsfield, Maine.

EXCHANGE-I wish to exchange a few Nature pictures for the same, or for insects, cucoons. Will also sell or buy for cash. Wish to buy good compound microscope. What have you? Write. HUBERT R. WISWELL, Westbrook, Minn.

MISCELLANEOUS.

FO RSALE-A High-class collection of Squirrels which I desire to dispose of before entering the American Army. E. H. HAMILTON, 614 Walnut St., Versailles Boro, McKeesport, Pa.

FOR SALE-Loggerhead Sea turtle, Embryos and hatched turtles, mixed stages $3.00 dozen, small Octopus $1.00 each. Other Maine specimens collected from Florida this past summer. H. AITKEN, Gen. Del., Philadelphia, Pa.

EXCHANGE-Funston Perfect (animal) Smoker, 20 Onedia Jump Traps (new), eggs in sets. Want eggs in sets and singles. LYLE D. MILLER, E. Claridon, Ohio.

FOR SALE-Live pupae of moths and butterflies. Price-list on application, for delivery November 1, 1918. Also entomological supplies of all kinds, LOUIS S. KOHLER, 47 Wagner Place, Hawthorne, N. J.

FOR SALE-Two handsome Virginia Red Cedar cabinets suitable for eggs or skins. Also one smaller Walnut Cabinet, cheap. WHARTON HUBER, Gwynedd Valley, Pa.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE:-No. 3 Bulls eye Eastman Kodak, new and in good condition. Ask $5.00, cost $9.00. Send offers of exchange. JOHNSON NEFF, Marionville, Mo.

PERSONAL-Would like to become acquainted with active Oologist in New York City, Westchester Co., or nearby, with view to expeditions next spring. L. C. S. please write. RAYMOND FÜLLER, White Plains, N. Y., R. F. D. No. 1.

FOR EXCHANGE - Large showy India moths. Atacus Atlas. Antheraea Pernyi. Actias selene. Caligula cachara. (Selene lyna Hybrid) Also many natives. Want A No. 1 set of 288, 364. A.J. POTTER, East Killingly. Conn.

The Oologist is the best medium of exchange for Oologists Ornithologists etc., in the entire U. S.

Who has skins or mounted fox squirrels, colors, Black, White, Gray, Black Yellow, Black; Cinnamon mixed with black or pure white squirrels. EARL HAMILTON, Versailles, Boro., McKeesport, Pa.

I want to get into touch with young collector in the Ozart region for the coming summer's collecting. JOHNSON NEFF, Marionsville, Mo.

FOR EXCHANGE-One fine CONLEY 4x5 Plate Camera, 17 inch Bellows. Adopted for close up Nature Study. Want good 25-20 or 32-20 RIFLE, or Books on OOLOGY. EARL MOFFET, Marshall, Texas.

BOOKS WANTED- -Orchids of New England, by Baldwin; Our Native Orchids, by Gibson; Ferns of North America by Eaton. Please state price. H. MOUSLEY, Hatley, Quebec. 1-1t

WANTED-One B. & L. Model C. double Dissolving Lens. New or second hand stereopticon Machine in exchange for personally collected specimens of Western Birds Eggs. Mrs. A. O. TREGANZA, No. 624 E. Sixth St. South, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1-2t

Statement of the Ownership, Manage-
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The Act of Congress of Aug. 24, 1912.
Of The Oologist, published monthly,
At Albion, N' Y, for April, 1919.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,

County of Marshall-ss:

Before me, Viva Lester, notary public, in and for the State and county aforesaid, personally appeared R. M. Barnes, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the Editor and owner of The Oologist and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of for the aforesaid publication the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit:

1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, R. M. Barnes, Lacon, Illinois; Editor, R. M. Barnes, Lacon, Illinois; Managing Editor, R. M. Barnes, Lacon, Illinois; Business Manager, R. M. Barnes, Lacon, Illinois.

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Viva Lester, Notary Public. (My commission expires Jan. 24, 1921).

BIRDS

Send me the list of A 1 Bird Skins that you have to dispose of by exchange or otherwise. R. M. BARNES, Lacon, Ill.

WAITED-One or two young pigeon hawks or Richardson Merlins. Must be absolutely uninjured and no important feathers broken. Will pay a fair price for good birds. Write me when nest is located for instructions as to rearing and shipping. Would take wild-caught birds of the year or old birds if clean moulted. D. R. GRAY, Rockdale, Tenn.

FOR EXCHANGE-A large list of Al North American species of skins for specimens needed in my collection. C. W. CHAMBERLAIN, 36 Lincoln St., Boston, Mass.

ALL PERSONS having A-1 skins in pairs of any of the North American Jays send list. I will pay the highest price for those that I need. R. BARNES, Lacon, Ill.

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WANTED--To correspond with active field collectors, and exchange bird skins. Especially want Shore birds from Missouri and Kansas. Write E. GORDON ALEXANDER, Lexington, Mo.

WANTED-A pair of living Sand Hill Cranes A. O. U. No. 306, taken north of the center of the U. S. If the birds are only slightly wingtipped this will not matter. For them I will pay a good price. R. M. Barnes, Lacon, Ill.

EXCHANGE-Fine sets of eggs and nests for birds skins from south and east. STANLEY G. JEWETT, Pendleton, Oregon.

FOR EXCHANGE:-Large well-mounted Golden Eagle and American Bittern. I am interested in all Natural History specimens. Write. WALTER STUCK. Jonesboro. Ark. I desire to exchange bird skins and Butterflys for 20 or 24 Gage Shot Guns, Double Barrel, preferred. Good condition. D. V. HEMBREE, Roswell, Ga.

DATA BLANKS -Send for sample of my data blanks, with your name printed on it. 500 for $1.00 postpaid. EDWARD S. COOMBS, 243 Franklin St., Boston, Mass.

EXCHANGE-I offer fine skins taken in Virginia, of Canada and Greater Snow Geese, Brant, Whistling Swan, many of the Ducks including European Widgeon, Wide Turkeys and immature Bald Eagles, etc. Make offers in eggs in sets, O &O books, bird skins or cash. Also have good list of eggs in sets to exchange. HAROLD BAILEY, Box 112, Newport News, Va.

WANTED-Entire collection of Eggs of North American Birds for spot cash. R. M. BARNES, Lacon, Ill. WANTED-To correspond with active collectors on or near the Platte River in Nebraska. Address, LYLE FLETCHER, Norton, Kansas. Box 455.

EXCHANGE NOTICE-I desire to get in touch with all active field collectors with a view to exchanging A 1 sets. H. W. CARRIGER, 5185 Trask Street, Oakland, Calif.

Will be glad to hear from reliable collectors and to receive their lists. Have good list to offer including some rare species. RICHARD C. HARLOW, State

College, Pa.

WANTED-A-1 Sets of all birds eggs, common or rare, with data, or in broken sets with data. JOHNSON NEFF. Marionsville, Mo.

TO EXCHANGEA limited number of the Famous JACOBS BIRDHOUSES for first class sets, personally collected. and with full data. nests needed with some. J. WARREN JACOBS, Waynesburg, Pa.

Who has sets 240, 244 328, 330? Can offer in exchange sets 57, 249, 264, 337a, 347, 355, 357, 358. DR. ELMER LANGERIN, Crookston, Minn.

FOR EXCHANGE-Bird eggs in sets with data; also nest and eggs. Also wish to buy a pair of Peacock's and hen, or their eggs for propagation.

JOHN LARANG, Genesee, Idaho. FOR EXCHANGE-15 1-1; 31a 1-1; 105.2 1-1, 107 1-1, 108.1 1-1; 116 1-1: 197 1-4; 464 1-4; 4741 N-2; 475 1-5; 486 1-5; 533 1-3; 538 1-4; 543 1-3; 560a N-4; 574.1 N-2; 604 1-4; 615 N-5; 622a 1-5; 629a N-4; 646a N-4; 726c N-6, N-5; 741 N-6; 743 N-7; 748a N-7, N-5. J. H. BOWLES, The Woodstock, Tacoma, Wash.

FOR EXCHANGE-Eggs in sets; A. O. U. Nos. 141-143, 146, 197-201, 225 and many others. Also fine Pupae of Samia gloveri. Want eggs in sets live pupae, Butterflys, and Moths in pupae papers. Send list and receive mine. J. W. SUGDEN, 47 S. Eighth St., Salt Lake City, Utah.