Mr, H. T. Mennell's ^^otes on Norway. 2? 



The forests disappointed us. In Western-Central Norway, of 

 which alone we can speak, the pines and other trees are com- 

 paratively small. 



The traces of ice action in all parts of the country are very 

 remarkable. Moraines, both terminal and lateral, are distinctly 

 traceable in most of the valleys ; scratched rocks and perched 

 blocks are everywhere noticeable. -, m, ^ ur 



We saw much fewer birds than we anticipated. Ihe tieldtare 

 was everywhere abundant and noisy ; we found its nest near 

 Eide. Mergansers were plentiful on the fjords, but there were 

 comparatively few water-fowl upon them. Ravens were seen 

 and heard occasionaUy, but no large birds of prey. These must 

 be looked for further north, as in the Eomsdal. 



The waters abound with fish, and any one who cannot eat it 

 freely will fare badly in Norway. Salmon three times a day is 

 the rule, varied with excellent whiting from the fjords. Bergen 

 has probably the largest fish market in the world, and it is a 

 sight of great interest. Large quantities of fish are brought to 

 market alive in coffin-shaped boxes towed behind the boats ; 

 from these the fish are transferred to long ranges of tanks on the 

 quays surrounding the harbour, and are sold ahve to the people. 



