and summer, a flock seen at Hamilton's Farm September 3rd, and a solitary specimen remained feeding on the fields there till October 7th.

58. Tetrao umbellus, Linn. (Ruffed Grouse, "Partridge”).— Abundant in the woods throughout the district, but especially on the Rouge, and the numerous covies met with afforded our party many a hearty meal. In May their crops were stuffed with the heads of Trillium, Ferns, &c., and large, spotted Slugs (Tebennophorus caroliniensis). In July they feed on the berries of the Fly Honey suckle (Lonicera ciliata), Dwarf Raspberry, (Rubus triflorus), Clintonia (C. borealis) &c. In August on the fruits of the Blackberry (Rubus villosus), and creeping Snow berry (Chiogenes kispidula), with which their crops were literally crammed, and also on a Lepidopterous larva which feeds in great numbers on the soft maple (Acer rubrum). The males were heard drumming till the end of June. The young were half-grown about the middle of July, and remained in covies till the end of August, about which time they are full grown, and begin to separate. With the aid of a dog these birds are very readily obtained, for as soon as the dog begins to bark they fly up into the trees and are there easily shot, as they remain quite still, apparently trusting for concealment to their colour which so nearly resembles in tint the bark of a tree. I frequently saw them strutting about amongst the bushes within a few yards of me, and they will occasionally remain in a tree for a second shot if missed at the first discharge. Young birds often have worms several inches long amongst the intestines,

59. Fulica Americana, Gmel. (American Coot).—A pair seen September 14th in a small lake near the Lake of Three Mountains.

60. Totanus macularius, Wils. (Spotted Sandpiper).—Several pairs were seen on Sixteen Island Lake in May. It was very common the whole way up the Rouge to Hamilton's Farm, and was frequently observed in the numerous small lakes of the district. The last was seen on the 10th October.

61. T. solitarius, Wils. (Solitary Sandpiper).-First seen on the Rouge August 12th, when a pair were shot. Several were observed up to 13th September.

62. T. vociferus, Wils. (Tell-tale Tatler).-A solitary specimen seen on Trembling Lake, September 11th.

63. Microptera Americana, Aud. (Wood cock).-Said to have been heard in the swamps about Hamilton's Farm September 2nd, but none were seen.

64. Ardea nycticorax, Linn. (Night Heron).-A pair seen flying over head when camped near Gate Lake May 17th.

65. A. lentiginosa, Swains. (Bittern, "Indian Hen.")-An Ardea, supposed to be this species, was frequently seen at Bevin's Lake in July.

66. Anas obscura, Gmel. (Black Duck).-Frequently seen on Sixteen Island Lake at the end of May, and a nest was found there at the beginning of June containing ten eggs. A female with a large brood was seen on Bevin's Lake June 25th, and numerous other broods were met with up the Rouge, and in the small lakes on either side in July, at the end of which month many of the young birds could fly strongly. Whenever we gave chase to a Black Duck and her young, the latter would separate in all directions and dive as soon as the canoe came too close, but the old bird flapped along the water as though unable to rise, until the little ducks had concealed themselves in the bushes along the shore, then she would get up, and fly back over our heads. We found the half grown "flappers" which were shot, very delicate eating.

67. A. sponsa, Linn. (Bush Duck).-One seen on Bevin's Lake October 16th.

68. A. discors, Linn. (Blue-winged Teal).-One observed on Trembling Lake September 11th.

69. Fuligula marila, Linn. (Scaup Duck).-I saw some Ducks which resembled this species on Sixteen Island Lake May 20th.

70. F. clangula, Linn. (Golden-eyed Duck).-Frequently seen on Sixteen Island Lake in May. A young one nearly full grown, was shot on the Devil's River July 20th.

71. Mergus serrator, Linn. (Red-breasted Merganser).—Often observed on the Lakes in Wentworth and Montcalm in May and June. A young bird was shot on the Rouge, August 5th. They became very numerous on the Rouge and in all the lakes about the first week in September, and continued so till the middle of October. Many were shot and eaten but were very fishy in flavor. When at Trembling Lake on 10th September, several immature individuals of this species alighted on the water within ten yards of our canoe.

72. Mergus cucullatus, Linn. (Hooded Merganser).-An immature merganser resembling the young of this species was shot on the Lake of Three Mountains September 23rd, and another was seen two day's after.

73. Larus argentatus, Brunnich. (Herring Gull).-A large Gull, supposed to be this species, was frequently seen at the end of May on Sixteen Island Lake.

74. Colymbus glacialis, Linn. (Great Northern Diver, "Loon"). This fine bird was seen in almost every lake visited by us, even including the remarkable one about a quarter of a mile long, on the top of "Silver Mountain" on the Rouge, about five miles above the "Huckleberry Rapids," Lot 40th., Range 2nd., De Salaberry. It is never seen in the Rouge, though so numerous in the lakes. All observed were very shy and rarely approached within shot. They are however frequently killed by the Indians who make handsome tobacco pouches and purses from the skin of the neck of the male. One immature specimen nearly as large as an old bird was shot October 5th.

75. Podiceps Carolinensis? Lath. (Pied-billed Dobchick, or Grebe).-A Grebe which I took to be this species, was observed by me on Chain Lake, Montcalm, June 14th.

The Rice-Bunting, or "Bob-o-link" (Dolichonyx orizivora), and the Red-headed Woodpecker (Picus erythrocephalus) were observed about Point Fortune, opposite Carillon on the Ottawa, but were not met with in the woods.

REPTILIA.

It is not improbable that the following list includes nearly all the Reptiles which occur in the district.

1. Chelydra serpentina, Schw. Emysaurus serpentina, Linn. (Snapping Turtle or Tortoise).-In October I was given a shell of this species by G. W. Allbright, Esq., P.L.S., who obtained it during the past summer up the Devil's River, a tributary of the Rouge, having its origin in Trembling Lake, and running through the Townships of Grandison and De Salaberry. The carapace measures a foot in length, and nine inches in breadth, and shows the mark of a burning brand applied to the shell to make the poor animal put out its head. I was not fortunate enough to see any living specimens, but Turtles are reported to be frequently met with in the lakes of the district, and to reach a large size.

2. Glyptemys insculpta, Agassiz. Emys insculpta, Le Conte. (Sculptured Tortoise).-When camped near Mr. Thompson's house in the 15th Lot, 3rd Range, Arundel, I was shown the shell of a specimen obtained on a small sandy island in the Rouge opposite the clearing, where they are said to be not uncommon, and I was informed that sixty-eight eggs, of which I saw one, were found in

the sand there. I also obtained a fragment of a shell of this species at the mouth of the Devil's River.

3. Eutainia sirtalis, Baird & Girard. Tropidonotus sirtalis, Holbrook. (Garter or Striped Snake).-We met with no snakes till we reached the chute on the Rouge called "Huckle-berry Rapids," and sometimes "Black-lead Falls," from the quantity of Graphite in the Crystalline Limestone there, in the 30th Lot 2nd Range De Salaberry. Here this species was quite numerous amongst the Limestone rocks in open places, at the end of July and beginning of August, and at Hamilton's Farm August 31st, I saw one plunging about in the river, having apparently accidentally fallen in from off the steep bank, but it reached the shore and escaped amongst the herbage before I could secure it. In my way down to Grenville on 12th October, I saw great numbers lying crushed on the road through the Townships of Harrington and Grenville. No other Ophidian Reptile was seen, but reports of a “ Water Snake," said to inhabit the lakes, came to my knowledge.

4. Rana Catesbiana, Shaw, pipiens, Holbrook. (Bull Frog). -Abounds in every lake and pond throughout the district, and the curious tadpoles of this species were to be seen during the whole season.

5. R. nigricans, Agassiz. (see Agassiz, "Lake Superior" p. 879).—Abundant at Sixteen Island, Chain, and Sugar-bush Lakes, Montcalm, at the end of May and June.

6. R. pipiens, Gmel., halecina, Holbrook et aliorum. (Leopard Frog) Abundant in Sugar-bush Lake, Montcalm, in June.

7. Hyla versicolor? Le Conte. (Tree Frog)." Tree Frogs" probably of this species were said to have been heard about Sixteen Island Lake at the end of May. None were obtained. 8. Bufo Americana, Le Conte (American Toad).-Common throughout the district. When camped at the Indian Village on the Rouge, Lot 16, Range 7, Arundel, it was most extraordinary to watch the toads assembling at night round our fire, attracted by its light, and after staring at it with astonishment for a few mi nutes, suddenly jump into it and quickly scramble out again half roasted. On 31st July at "Huckleberry Rapids," vast numbers of little toads were hopping about in the bed of a small creek there.

9. Plethodon erythronota, Green. (Red-backed Salamander). -Abundant under the bark of dead logs &c., in the Townships of Wentworth and Montcalm in May.

10. Spelerpes bilineata, Green. (Two-lined Salamander).-Common under dead logs, &c., in moist places, in the Township of Montcalm at the end of May and June.

11. Triton (undetermined).-One specimen taken in Sixteen Island Lake June 2nd.

A "Lizard" was reported as inhabiting a small stream crossing the portage between Gut and Gate Lakes, Wentworth, but I failed to obtain specimens when I sought for it.

PISCES.

Owing to the extreme difficulty of transporting alcoholic specimens across the portages, I collected but a limited number of fish, and there are doubtless a great number of species, besides those enumerated, to be found in the innumerable lakes of the district. The Fauna of these lakes, from various causes, frequently varies very much, and a careful comparison of the fish inhabiting each, would furnish a most interesting field of enquiry, and would doubtless tend to throw much light on Geographical Distribution and the Variation of Species. This, however, could only be accomplished by a person having abundance of time at his command, and well furnished with the means of obtaining and transporting specimens. Another great obstacle in carrying out such an examination, would be the total absence in this country of any collection worth mentioning of North American Fish, with which the specimens collected could be compared, and the want of some good and complete work on the subject. These difficulties I have myself severely felt in prosecuting my researches for the present paper, and in determining the few specimens which I brought home I received much assistance from Prof. Dawson, the Principal of McGill College, to whom I am also indebted for the loan of various works on North American Zoology.

1. Pimelodus cœnosus, Richardson. (Cat-fish, "Barbeau").— Very abundant in a small lake, 11th Lot, 3rd Range, and Sugarbush, Bevin's and Bark Lakes, Montcalm. All these lakes have muddy or sandy bottoms with sloping shores in most parts, and communicate without much fall with the Rouge. During the day-time this fish remains at the bottom slowly moving about, but in the evening rises at flies on the surface of the water. dusk they may be caught with pork as a bait, and are also easily speared by torch-light. They are very tenacious of life, and I have known them live a whole night out of water, an interesting

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