BIRD COLLECTING 131 
Near Maple Creek materials were secured for groups of Wild Geese, 
Western and Eared Grebes, the Long-billed Curlew and Bartramian 
Sandpiper, due permission having first been received from the Chief 
Game Guardian of the Province. The lack of timber and of drinking 
water made this region poor camping ground and while hunting and 
collecting we were given quarters with Mr. Andrew Scott on Crane Lake 
and with the Messrs. Baynton on Big Stick Lake. ‘To these gentlemen 
A PTARMIGAN ON HER NEST 
Mr. Fuertes about to stroke the bird 
we are indebted not alone for entertainment but also for much practical 
assistance. 
July 2 we resumed our western journey, in search now of those Arctic 
birds which on the alpine summits of the Rocky Mountains find con- 
genial surroundings. After inquiry at various places, we decided to 
camp near the Ptarmigan Lakes, where we were informed the birds we 
wanted could be found. Saddle and pack horses and a guide were 
