44 Mr. W. Eagle Clarke — Ornithological 



At the close of the contribution is given a list of all the 

 birds which have been or are supposed to have been observed 

 in the archipelago, 43 in number. This is followed by a 

 comparison between the ornis of the east and west coasts ; 

 and finally between the avifauna of the east coast of Spits- 

 bergen and that o£ Franz Josef Land. 



In this epitome I have considered it sufficient, without 

 giving an exact translation, to afford the essential information 

 regarding each species observed in the various places visited 

 by the Expedition. 



I have, however, quoted in extenso the statements concern- 

 ing the species added to the fauna, and have reproduced 

 pretty fully what is said concerning some of the more 

 interesting forms, 



I have thought it best to retain the zoological nomenclature 

 of the original contribution. 



Plectrophanes nivalis. 



Whale's Point Harbour. On our first visit. May 29th to 

 June 7th, the Snow-Bunting was in great numbers and 

 building its nest. Later, August 18th to 21st, it was in 

 family parties and preparing for departure. 



King L^idivig Islands. June 12tli to 14th : many pairs on 

 each island (p. 246). Observed in family parties in August 

 (p. 248). 



[Mr. Arnold Pike saw a flock on '^ Kong Karl Land " on 

 August 20th, 1897 (Geogr. Journ. xi. p. 368).— W. E. C] 



Anser braqhyrhynchus. 



Whale's Point Harbour. The Pink-footed Goose was 

 observed on the 29th and 31st of May in small parties of 

 three or four '' (p. 243). 



Bernicla brenta. 



Whale's Point Harbour. The Brent Goose was observed in 

 flights, from 29th May to June 7th (p. 243) ; and again 

 between August 18th and 21st (p. 245). 



Kiiig Ludivig Islands. June 12th to 14th, nesting in great 

 numbers (p. 247). 



