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Little Lagrue Bayou above Dewitt Dec. 22. In the latter locality these birds were readily attracted by "squeaking." One was seen in a grove on the outskirts of Stuttgart on Dec. 16 within 8 blocks of the hotel.

[[underlined]] Dryobates villosus [[/underlined]].
Seen near Stuttgart Dec. 17 and in the vicinity of Dewitt Dec. 19, 20 and 22.

[[underlined]] Dryobates pubescens [[/underlined]].
Seen at Stuttgart on Dec. 16 and 18. Fairly common near Dewitt Dec. 19, 20 and 22.

[[underlined]] Sphyrapicus v. varius [[/underlined]].
Fairly common in the heavy bottom woods along Little Lagrue Bayou above Dewitt on Dec. 20 and 22.

[[underlined]] Phloeotomus p. pileatus [[/underlined]].
Fairly common in heavy timber near Dewitt, where the birds bore the local name of "Great, Good God," a name taken perhaps from the natural exclamation of the countrymen on seeing these magnificent woodpeckers for the first time. In the heavy bottom timber found along the meandering course of Little Lagrue Bayou the Pileated Woodpecker was seen on December 20 and again on December 22. The first one noted was seen at a distance as it flew above the trees. Later others were observed feeding at close range and the peculiar call note was heard several times. In feeding they worked about the trunks and larger limbs of the taller trees frequently at a considerable distance from the ground. Their tapping in search for food was slow and measured and could be readily distinguished from that of other woodpeckers when it had been once identified. The birds were wary and took care to keep 150 or 200 yards ahead of me as I passed through the woods but were readily followed as they nearly