Copeland — Notes on the Mammals of Mt. Greylock, Mass. 161 



stream which Hows under "High Bridge." It has not been taken else- 

 where in Massachusetts, although previously recorded from Greylock. 



Erethizon dorsatum. 



The porcupine is occasionally seen, principally at the summit. 

 (G. A. B. i 



Lepus americanus virginianus. 



The varying hare is everywhere common. (G. A. B.) 

 Sylvilagus transitionalis. 



The cottontail is common at the lower levels of the mountain, but sel- 

 dom seen on the summit. (G. A. B. ) 



Lynx ruffus. 



The tracks of the hay lynx are very rarely observed on the mountain. 

 One was seen near " Jones Nose" (about 2700 feet) over four years ago. 

 (G. A. B.) 



Mr. William Dearden saw one on the Cheshire Harbor trail in July, 

 1908. 



Vulpes fulvus. 



The red fox is a common animal on the lower slopes of the mountain 

 hut is not seen above 2500 feet. (G. A. B. ) 



Mephitis putida. 



The skunk occurs commonly down the mountain, and has been re- 

 corded once on the summit. (G. A. B. ) 



Lutreola vison. 



Mink are to be found following the mountain streams but do not occur 

 higher than about 2200 feet. (G. A. B. ) 



Putorius sp. 



AVeasels are rather common all over the mountain. (( i. A. B.) 

 < )ne was reported during our stay, and we learned that a " family " at 

 one time occupied the summit near the barn. As we were unable to 

 secure any, I can not state which species is the more abundant: P. eicog- 

 nanii or P. noveboracensis. 



Procyon lotor. 



Although raccoons are never observed on the summit of the mountain, 

 they occur rather frequently below. One was taken at "High Bridge" 

 about three years ago. (G. A. B. ) 



Sorex personatus. 



Seven long-tailed shrews of this species wvrv taken on the summit, 

 where it appeared to be the only representative of the group. One of 

 these was captured l>y the house cat, which during our stay brought in 

 no less than five species of mice and shrews. Mr. William Dearden also 

 found this shrew inhabiting the summit, where he trapped about a dozen. 



