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13. Ereuuetes pusillns occidentalis (Lawr.). 



The same remarks apply to this as to the last. 



14. Limosa fceda (Liun.). 



Abundaut early iu May ; perhaps a few breed here, as single birds 

 were several Mmes flushed from the meadows, and their actions led me 

 to believe they had nests in the vicinity. 



15. Rallus obsoletus Ridgw., 



Although only two of these birds were seen here, considering their 

 habits this would not determine the question of rarity or abundance; 

 for marshes, such as birds of this family delight in, are here numerous, 

 extensive, and dififlcult of exploration. One of the birds was flushed 

 from her nest, which was well concealed in and beneath rank marsli 

 grass on the bank of a slough, the eggs were eight to ten in number 

 (some of ihem being crushed by the foot of a companion), and contained 

 large embryos. 



16. Bernlcla nigricans (Lawr.). 



Several small flocks were apparently much at home in the bay until 

 May 9 or 10, when they disappeared. One of the specimens shot w^is 

 astonishingly fat, and had been feeding on eel-grass, their usual food at 

 this locality. The species was also seen at Sa^^ Diego in April. 



17. Dytes uigricollis californicus (Heerm.). 

 Very common May 16. 



3. Santa Rosalia Bay, tvest coast of Lower California, latitude 28^ 28.' 



Crossing from Cerros Island to this locality, after waiting a day for 

 the surf to subside, a landing was effected April 28. 



In a brisk walk of Ave hours five species of land birds were observed. 

 At the end of this time a fresh, increasing breeze made a hurried de- 

 parture from this barren, arid region necessary. 



Ihave been informed by persons who appeared to be acquainted with 

 the coast that there is no fresh water between Magdalena Bay and some 

 point not far from Sacramento Keef, and on this coast a collector's 

 greatest danger is that he may perish from thirst. 



1. Poliptila californica Brewst. 

 Common. 



[XoTE. — In the absence of specimens it would be quite hazardous to 

 conjecture whether- the above-named species or P. plumhea, Baird, was 

 tlie one seen. The latter, only, occurs in the vicinity of Cap', St. Lucas, 

 but it may be that on the Pacific side of the peninsula it is replaced by 

 P. californica. — E. E.j 



2. Amphispiza bilineata (Cass.). 



Moderately common ; not seen at San Quentin Bay nor San Diego. 

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