10. Protonotaria citrea (Bodd.) Baird. Prothonotary Warbler.—Specimens of this species were shot at Memphis, and others were seen at Jackson.
11. Parula americana (Linn.) Bp. Blue Yellow-backed Warbler.—This was found to be one of the most common of the smaller birds at Memphis, Vicksburg, and Jackson. We were constantly shooting them while hunting for other species. In the “History of N. A. Birds” it is said to be nowhere abundant; but a day’s hunt in the Mississippi lowlands would, I think, convince any ornithologist that this is an error. I have no doubt whatever that it breeds all through the South, although we found no nests. Audubon was probably correct in saying that it breeds in Louisiana, however much he may have erred in regard to the structure of the nest.
12. Oporornis formosa (Wils.) Baird. Kentucky Warbler.—This sprightly little bird was observed, and specimens were handled, at both Vicksburg and Jackson.
13. Geothlypis trichas (Linn.) Caban. Maryland Yellow-throat.—A specimen was shot at Memphis; others were seen.
14. Myiodioctes mitratus (Gmel.) Aud. Hooded Warbler.—Specimens, male and female, of this bird were obtained at Jackson. It appeared to be moderately common.
15. Setophaga ruticilla (Linn.) Swains. American Redstart.—During our stay at Hopefind, Ark., opposite Memphis, a number of specimens of the Redstart were seen. Afterwards, while at Jackson, about July 10, a male and a female were killed. Their presence so far south at this season, and in such numbers, would indicate that they breed here. Up to this time I am not aware that it is known to breed south of the Potomac River and Illinois. The finding of the nest and eggs in Mississippi may be expected.
16. Vireosylvia olivacea (Linn.) Bonap. Red-eyed Vireo.—Very abundant at all the stations visited. Its clear, musical notes could be heard everywhere in the deep forests. A specimen was shot at Vicksburg, which had apparently just become fledged. Memphis, Vicksburg, Jackson.
17. Vireo noveboracensis (Gmel.) Bonap. White-eyed Vireo.—Specimens of this Vireo were obtained at Memphis and at Jackson.
18. Lanius ludovicianus Linn. Loggerhead Shrike.—A specimen of Shrike was seen at Jackson; but, as it was not shot, I am unable to say whether it belongs to this variety or to excubitorides.
19. Progne subis (Linn.) Baird. Purple Martin.—Common about Vicksburg.