114 CRUISE OF THE STEAMER CORWIN. 



4. Parus hudsonicuB Fomt. [45J. IIudson'ian CniCKADEE. 



Like tlu; preceding, this species is a permanent resident in the wooded interior. I have often 

 watched this busy little worker, ever cheerful and active, as it plays hideand seek amonf; the tall 

 spruce trees; but never finding it in my heart to raise the deadly gun. How strange it is that it 

 should prefer the cheerless regions of the north, enduring its cold and famine, to the more pleasant 

 scenes in the lower latitudes. Hut we are ever reminded that He feedeth the sparrows, and not one 

 falleth to the ground without his notice. 



SYLVICOLID^. WARBLERS. 



5- Helminthophaga celata {Say.) Baird. [8G]. TiiK OKANiiE-C'KOW.NEi) Wakbler. 



This warbler is quite common in the Kowak River region. During the early part of July these 

 birds were apparently numerous along the river; but about the middle of August not an individual 

 was seen. It nests in the thick bushes on the banks of the river, and, like many of the smaller 

 birds, it leaves very early in the fall. 



6. DendrcBca aeativa (Gmcl.) Baird. [93]. The Summer Ybllow Bird. 



Throughout northern Alaska, especially along the level stretches of tundra and among the 

 bushy tracts lying along the river banks, this haiidsoiiie little warbler is found in abundance. 

 The alder and willow-lined shores of Hotham Inlet and the adjacent region atl'ord a congenial 

 haunt for these birds. This is the only locality in which they approach the sea-shore in this latitude. 



7. Dendrceca coronata {Linn.j Gray. [95]. The Yellow-Rump Waubler. 



L^nlike the preceding, the Yellow-Rump is found exclusively in the wooded interior, and its 

 a[)pearance ou the sea coast may be regarded as accidental. I saw three specimens only of the 

 present species, and I am inclined to think that it is an uncommon resident in this region. 



8. Dendrceca striata (Font.) Baird. flOl], The Black-Poll Warblek. 



The Black-Poll, like its preceding relative, is confined chietly to the wooded interior. Occasional 

 specimens are seen on the shores of Hotham Inlet, where the dwarf alder otters some attraction. 

 It is more abundant than the preceding, and undoubtedly breeds in this region. 



9. Mjriodioctes pusiUus ( inh.) Bp. [t'.i5]. The Black-Capped Yellow Warbler. 



Lik(! its relative, the Yellow Warbler, the present species is more or less common in the Kowak 

 River region. The Mlack-Gap is seldom found in the wooded interior. Among the bush covered 

 lowlands, or even on the open stretches of tundra, it is an abundant s])ecies. It is chiefly inland 

 ill distribution; and according to my observation it is very uncommon along the coast. 



LANIID^. SHRIKES. 



10. LaniuB borealis Vieill. [14 ]. The Great Northern Shrike. 



The Northern Shrike, although seldom or never found in abundance in any locality, was noted 

 on several occasions, and specimens were obtained. The present region is the highest latitiidc in 

 which the shrike has been obtained in Alaska; and it adds considerably to the bird's known 

 range. 1 saw several i)air of .shrikes along the river; and although no nests were obtained, the 

 bird undoubtedly breeds in this region. 



HIRUNDINID^. SWALLOWS. 



11. Hlruudo erythrogastra Bodd. [154]. The Barn .Swallow. 



What a pleasant surprise to the traveler in these northern regions to meet his old friend, the 

 swallow ! How easily does the mind wander back to the scenes of other days, and recall the de- 

 light with which we welcomed this harbinger of spring! 



Tiiroughout the present region the Barn Swallow is a common species. Among the deserted 

 winter huts of the natives I found it nesting in abundance. After the nesting si'ason we find it 

 everywhere along the river, or skimming over the marshy sections lying on either side. The 

 latter part of August these birds collect in flocks and leave for the southern climes. 



