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C. tarandus (The Caribou).-Very numerous about the Shick Shock Mountains. Some of our party, who were on the extensive flat top of Mount Albert, one of this range, reported that there, an area of great extent was strewn with vast quantities of fragments of their horns, most of which gave evidence of great antiquity.

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Haliatus leucocephalus, Linn. (Bald Eagle).—Immature individuals frequently seen from Green Island to Martin River, in June and July, and an adult on the Ristigouche, August 31st. At St. Anne, on June 17th, I saw one of this species flying off with a long string of seaweed entangled in its claws, and on the 30th at the same locality I observed a large eagle, which I took to be this species, and which, after hovering about for some time, dashed into the water at the mouth of the river, with such velocity that it entirely disappeared beneath the surface for some seconds, rising again with a fish of considerable size, apparently of the species commonly called the Sea Toad (Cottus Grænlandicus) and flew off with it towards the mountains inland. I picked up wing-feathers of this species on several occasions on the shore, and at Green Island and Marcouin River I was shown wings of specimens which had been shot at those places.

Astur fuscus, Gmel. (Sharp-shinned Hawk).-Two specimens observed at Capuchin, about the clearings, in August.

Surnia funerea, Gmel. (Hawk Owl).—When at Green Island I was shown the head and wings of a specimen which was shot there about the middle of October.

Syrnium nebulosum, Gmel. (Barred Owl).-Occurred on the Marcouin River.

Chordeiles Virginianus, Briss. (Night jar, Mosquito Hawk).— Observed at Chatte River June 18th, Ste. Anne, June 28th to July 17th, and at the mouth of the Matapedia August 28th. At Ste. Anne July 17th, I was shown the eggs of this species deposited on the bare ground without any attempt at a nest. The parent bird was sitting on them, and although very frequently disturbed for some days, and her eggs much handled, one naving been even eracked, she made no attempt to remove them, as this bird is said to do on similar occasions, and she invariably returned to the nest, as soon as we left the spot, propably be ause the eggs were nearly hatched. She appeared incommoded by the day-light, and permitted us to approach very closely before she took to flight.

Hirundo bicolor, Vieill. (White-bellied Swallow).-Very abundant at Cape Chatte and Ste. Anne, June 28th and 30th, and at Martin River July 20th. This species breeds in holes in decayed trees standing on clearings, in vast numbers at the above localities.

Hirundo fulva, Vieill. (Cliff Swallow).-Numerous at Metis, at the beginning of June.

Hirundo rustica, Linn. (Barn Swallow).-Abundant at Trois Pistoles, where they were building their nests under the eaves of a store, May 30th, also observed at Metis, June 10th, and near Long Point, June 15th.

Hirundo riparia, Linn. (Sand Martin).-A few observed making holes in a sand cliff on the banks of the river at Ste. Anne, June 28th.

Sylvicola coronata, Lath. (Yellow-crowned Warbler.)-One shot at Green Island Village, May 25th.

Troglodytes hyemalis, Vieill. (Winter Wren).-Observed on the Patapedia River, September 5th.

Parus atricapillus, Linn. (Black-cap Tit).-First seen on the Patapedia, September 5th, afterwards frequently observed in various localities.

Regulus satrapa, Lich. (American Golden-crest).-Several specimens were obtained at Rivière du Loup, May 18th.

Turdus migratorius, Linn. (Robin).-Numerous at Rivière du Loup, Cacouna, Metis, Matanne, Long Point, Chatte River, Ste. Anne, Marcouin and Matapedia rivers. At Marcouin river, July 24th, I observed numerous young birds feeding on the maggots and grubs in rotten fish.

Anthus Ludovicianus, Lich. (American Pipit).- Abundant, running about on low flats near the sea shore at Rivière du Loup, May 10th and 20th, Cacouna May 224, Green Island Village, May 25th, and Rimouski June 5th. The colour of this bird so exactly resembles the tint of the low, wet ground, stained yellowish with iron, and covered with withered herbage, where it resorts in immense numbers, that although hundreds were running around me, I could distinguish none till they rose in the air.

Alauda alpestris, Linn. (Shore Lark).-In large flocks on the stubble in the wheat-fields at the beginning of October, about Rimouski.

Plectrophanes nivalis, Linn. (Snow Bunting).-Large flocks at Kamarouska at the beginning of November. Mr. Richardson

captured a specimen alive, which had been injured by flying against the Telegraph Wire.

Emberiza socialis, Wils. (Chipping Bunting).-Common at Rivière du Loup, Rimouski, Long Point, and Chatte River.

Niphoa hyemalis, Linn. (Common Snow Bird).—Abundant from Rivière du Loup to Martin River, and at Little Lake Matapedia. I saw young birds full grown at Ste. Anne, July 15th, and found a nest containing 4 eggs, July 17th.

Carduelis tristis, Linn. (Yellow-bird or Goldfinch).—Common at St. Fabien and along the coast to Martin River.

Fringilla Pennsylvanica, Lath. (White-throated Sparrow).— Very numerous everywhere about the clearings along the coast. I found a nest containing four eggs near Long Point, June 16th. It was on the ground and composed of dry grass. The eggs were bluish with some dull red spots at the larger end.

Erythrospiza purpurea, Gmel. (Purple Finch).- One specimen observed at St. Fabien, May 30th, and flocks were seen at Ste. Anne, July 18th.

Agelaius phoeniceus, Linn. (Red-winged Starling, "Blackbird"). -Two seen at Ste. Anne, July 17th.

Quiscalus ferrugineus, Lath. (Rusty Grakle).-Numerous flocks seen in the clearings along Metis River, and between Metis and Rimouski, in September and October.

Corvus Americanus, Aud. (Common American Crow.)Abundant all along the coast, feeding on Littorina, and digging up Mya arenaria at low tide. They frequently carry the latter a considerable distance from the water, and at Cacouna the empty valves were lying in great numbers on the cliffs in the vicinity of their nests. At Trois Pistoles I found an old nest nearly filled with the shells of Succinea obliqua, each having a hole picked in it. On one occasion having wounded a Crow, I tied him to te root of a tree, and his outeries soon attracted an immense number of his fellows, several of which I shot. Near Green Island Village I saw a flock chasing a Fox round a field. At Cacouna, May 21st, I found two nests on Spruce trees, one contained 5 eggs nearly hatched, and as is usual with the eggs of le Crvine, they differed much in colour and markings. The other nest contained four unfledged young, two being much larger than the others. It was also an abundant bird on the Ristigouche in August.

Garrulus cristatus, Linn. (Blue Jay).—One seen at Little Lake Matapedia, August 19th.

Garrulus Canadensis, Linn.(Canada Jay, "Moosebird").-Very common all over the district in the Forest,often approaching within a yard or two of us, when at our meals, in its well known familiar manner. The Indians consider this bird one of their greatest annoyances, as it steals the bait from their traps, and devours their moose-meat when hanging up to smoke. One of our Indians told me, that the preceding winter, while in the act of skinning a deer one of these birds commenced feeding on the flesh, and he split its skull with his knife.

Bombycilla Carolinensis, Briss. (Cedar Bird).-Common at Metis, Ste. Anne, and at the mouth of the Marcouin river.

Sitta Canadensis, Linr. (Red-bellied Nuthatch). - Several observed August 19th, at Little Lake Matapedia, and one picked up dear near the foot of Big Lake Matapedia.

Trochilus colubris, Linn. (Humming-bird).—One seen at Metis about the middle of August.

Alcedo alcyon, Linn. (Belted King-fisher). - Abundant on every river and lake throughout the district, from May 19th to the end of September. A hole about three or four feet from the top of a sand cliff near the mouth of the River Ste. Anne, in which a pair of Kingfishers had their eggs, I found to be upwards of six feet in depth.

Picus pileatus, Linn. (Pileated Woodpecker, "Log cock").—I was given a specimen which was killed near Green Island. The Indians report it to be rare in this district.

Picus villosus, Linn. (Hairy Woodpecker).—I shot a specimen at Ste. Anne, June 28th, and another I noticed on the 30th June at the same place, had its nest in a White Birch tree about 35 feet from the ground, and the young were distinctly heard. This Woodpecker was also observed between St. Fabien and Bic, Marcouin and Martin Rivers.

Ectopistes migratoria, Linn. (Passenger Pigeon).-Not very numerous, but a few seen at Chatte River, Ste. Anne, Matanne and Metis. It was rather numerous in August between Metis and Matepedia Lakes, and on the Ristigouche.

Tetrao umbellus, Linn. (Ruffed Grouse, "Partridge ").-Near Rimouski, but rather scarce.

Tetrao Canadensis, Linn. (Canada Grouse, " Spruce Partridge"). On the 25th June, I was shown one which was caught in a trap near Matanne. I observed several on the Marcouin River at the end of July, and on the 30th July we met an old Grouse with her

brood about half grown, which flew at us as we passed, exactly as a common hen would have done. A few occurred near the Matepedia Lakes, but it was by no means as plentiful as on the Magdalen River last summer.

Strepsilas interpres, Linn. (Turnstone).-Observed at Green Island October 26th.

Tringa pusilla, Wils. (Little Sandpiper).-Abundant at Rivière du Loup and Green Island in May, and at Chatte and Martin Rivers in July.

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-A Sandpiper which Mr. D'Urban has been unable to identify, was shot at the mouth of the Marsoni river, August 4th.

Totanus solitarius, Wils. (Solitary Sandpiper).-One specimen shot August 31st, on the Ristigouche where it was abundant.

Totanus vociferus, Wils. (Tell-tale Tatler).-Many pairs seen at Rivière du Loup, May 20th.

Scolopax Noveboracensis, Gmil. (Red-breasted Snipe).-One specimen obtained out of a large flock near Green Island, May 25th.

Ardea Nycticorax, Linn. (Night Heron, "Swamp Hen").Abundant in the swamps near Dalhousie, N.B., also observed on the Patapedia and near Lake Metis.

Anser Canadensis, Linn. (Common Wild Goose).-Abundant at Rimouski at the beginning of June, near Chatte River June 17th, and in vast flocks near Green Island and Cacouna at the end of October.

Anser leucopsis, Bechst. (Barnacle Goose, "Berneche" of the Canadians). Great numbers were passing down the coast when I was at Rimouski on 1st October, and I saw many that were shot by the numerous gunners stationed on the quay over which the Geese passed in their course, and they were also numerous at the end of the month at Green Island.

Fuligula Fusca, Linn. (Velvet Duck).-Numerous flocks observed along the coast from June 17th. Dead specimens were picked up on the sea shore near Ste. Anne in July.

Fuligula perspicillata. Linn. (Surf Duck).—I was given the stuffed head of a specimen killed at Green Island, I also noticed it in a collection of Bird skins, made by Pierre Fortin, Esq., J. P., commanding the Government Schooner "La Canadienne," on the coast of Labrador.

Fuligula clangula, Linn. (Golden-eyed Duck).-Numerous

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