Remarkable Tammys of the Phe. 227 1875. (Nov. 8) but in both cons out of gunshot, their lip is precisely like that of P. Javanica but they seem a much wild species! Warren and Towne killed seven specimens at Brant rock Mass. during the latter part of Oct. After shooting a o Junes we started up river and landed next morning near the gunning house. Found Phe. niwals very abundant along the foot of the hills and just above high water mark. We shot a few and observed a most curious case of bird confidence. A flock had risen out of range but another that one remained behind I approached with the intention of shooting it; when however I had arrived within range I thought that I would flush and kill it on wing and with this design I walked up to within six feet of it but now all thoughts of taking its life vanished for to my intense amazement it. Still continued busily feeding without even desiring to look up at me. Putting down my gun I actually succeeded in touching its back with the tips of my fingers when as if displeased at such a familiarity on my part it hopped off a few feet and looked up at one with a curious expression of vague wonder in its clear little eyes. Calling up S. we sat down on the ground and with the bird between us and within reach