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taking advantage of every clod and irregularity in the ground surface to shield it against the force of the wind. It was quieter than the common pipit and did not keep the tail vibrating so noticeably as that species. The flight was irregular and somewhat erratic. The call note was similar to that of [[underlined]] Anthus rubescens [[/underlined]] but was given in a louder harsher tone. One bird collected was preserved as an alcoholic. ^[[specimen]]

[[underlined]] Mimus polyglottos [[/underlined]].
Abundant. Seen at Eagle Lake Dec. 25 and 27, Wharton Dec. 28 and Bay City Jan. 1 and 2.

[[underlined]] Toxostoma rufum [[/underlined]].
Brown Thrashers were very abundant at Eagle Lake on Dec. 25 and 27. They were found feeding in the shelter of the dense growths of Cherokee roses. Frequently a dozen responded at once to prolonged "squeaking." A few were seen at Bay City Jan. 1.

[[underlined]] Thryothorus ludovicianus [[/underlined]].
Common. Seen at Eagle Lake Dec. 25 and 27, Wharton Dec. 28 and Bay City Jan. 1.

[[underlined]] Troglodytes aedon [[/underlined]].
One seen at Eagle Lake Dec. 27 and one at Matagorda Jan. 1.

[[underlined]] Basolophus bicolor [[/underlined]].
Common. Seen at Eagle Lake Dec. 25 and 27, Wharton Dec. 28 and Bay City Jan. 1.

[[underlined]] Penthestes carolinensis agilis [[/underlined]].
Common. Seen at Eagle Lake Dec. 25 and 27, Wharton Dec. 28 and Bay City Jan. 1.

[[underlined]] Regulus calendula [[/underlined]].
Common at Eagle Lake Dec. 25 and 27, several seen at Wharton Dec. 28