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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 erytlirocephalus) 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 dur- 

 ing 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 



