532 Mr. H. J. Pearson on the Birds observed 



51. Gallinago ccelestis. 



Two or three birds^ disturbed in a marsh near the lower 

 monastery on the Petscheuga, were thought to be Common 

 Snipe. 



52. Tringa alpina. 



When we first landed on Heuo there were a far larger 

 number of Dunlins than would probably nest there, and the 

 greater part had left on our next visit. We also saw them 

 on several parts of the Ribatschi peninsula and in Peisenfjord, 

 but not inland. The first nest with eggs was found on 

 June 24th. 



53. Tringa minuta. 



Some 16 to 20 Little Stints were on Heno June 28th, but did 

 not appear to be breeding. When we returned on July 13th 

 there was no trace of tliem. However, we found a nest of 

 four eggs on Little Heno, June 28th, the bird coming a foot 

 from me as I blew the eggs, and often allowing my man to 

 put his hand within 6 inches of it. 



54. Tringa temmincki. 



Temminck's Stints were common on the shores of Peisen- 

 fjord, June 14th; also on Litsafjord. They were breeding 

 on July 1st among rather thick birch- scrub some 200 yards 

 from the Trifonovka river, the birds often settling on the 

 birch-trees. 



55. Tringa striata. 



Several scores of Purple Sandpipers were feeding on the 

 shore of Heno when we landed. May 31st, and were very 

 tame. Many were still there on June 13th and 17th, but we 

 saw none on July 13th. They were also common on the 

 shores of the fjords during the early part of our visit. 



56. Machetes pugnax. 



Ruffs were first seen on Heno June 13th. While in camp 

 on the island, June 26th, four played and fought in a marsh 

 near the tent for some time. We did not see the species in 

 any other part of the country. 



