120 ORUrSE OF THE STEAMER CORVVIN. 



waders it resorts to tlie shores of Kotzebiie Sound durinjr early moiitlis of fall. The range of this 

 species is very limited on the Arctic coast. It is much more abniidant south of Berinj; Straits. 



45. Macrorhamphus griseus scolopaceus (Say) Couee [527a]. TuK Rkd-bellied Ssipe. 



In this latitude the present species largely outnumbers the preceding and is an extremely 

 abundant species. The inland distribution is somewhat restricted. In the mountain districts 

 none came under my obserration, but in the lower section it is one of the commonest waders. 

 n<Te we find it wading about in every fresh-water pool, probing the mud with itslong, slender bill. 



It is not shy, and can be ajjproached within a few yards without exciting alarm. Even after 

 a deadly tire has been poured into their midst they often settle in tlie same spot, and by the use of 

 a little skill a large number can l)e obtained. 



Unlike the preceding siiccies, it flies in large and (compact flocks. It nests iu the wet mead- 

 ows early in June and leaves for the south about the middle of Septend)er. 



46. Octodromas maculata ( Vieill.) Couei [534]. The Pectorai, S,..ndpiper. 



On the shores of Hotham Inlet, Kotzebue Sound, and the lower river this is a common 

 resident. It does not associate in flocks, however, but small numbers can be found in every wet 

 or grassy meadow. Its habits are much the same as those of the preceding, with which species 

 it as-sociates. It nests in this region in early June and departs for the south about the middle 

 of September. 



47. Pelidiia alpina americaua Canx. [ii'-VJa"]. 'I'lir. Red-backkd Sandpiper. 



One sj)ccimen from Hotham Inlet or Kowak River in the collection. 



48. Ereuuetes pusillus (/.inn.) Cass. [.'J41]. The Semipalmated Sandpiper. 



Throughout the river country this is a very abundant species. Along the sand-bars and 

 muddy banks they are found in large numbers, and probably exceed all the other waders in this 

 region. They nest along the banks of the river or on the borders of the neighboring marshes. 



49. Calidria areuaria (/.iiui.) Illig. [542]. TiiK Sanderung. 



The only record of this species in the present region rests upon a small flock which I saw on 

 the shore of Selawik Lake. On August 1<5, while in camp at that place, a (lock of eight binls 

 circled overhead and settled within a few yards of the spot where I was standing. Having no gun, 

 and fearing that any motion might alarm them, I remained immovable. After carefully examining 

 the birds and assuring myself of their identity 1 retreated towards the camp, but greatly to mj- 

 disappointment they took flight. This is the only instance in which these birds were seen. 

 Although the Sanderling has a northerly distribution they are very irregular in occurrence and 

 may safely be called a rare species in this region. 



so. Limosa lapponica novae-zealandiae Gray [544]. The Pacific Godwit. 



From the delta of. the river, along the shores of Hotham Inlet and Kotzebue Sound, this 

 species is a common summer resident. Thej' associate with the Red bellied Snipe, although 

 largely outnumbered by them. During the nesting season they resort ])rin ipally to the rolling 

 tundra sections. In the fall, however we find them on the wet meadow lands in company with the 

 above-mentioned species. 



51. Limosa haemaBtica (Linn.) Coues [545]. The Hvdsonian Godwit. 



This line bird is one of the most abundant waders in the Kowak region. Throughout the 

 interior, wherever the country affords the proper feeding ground, they are a common resident. 

 The Godwit nests in the tundra sections early in June, and about the latter part of August they 

 concentrate in large numbers at Kotzebue Sound. They are not shy, and I have shot a great 

 many at this season. They feed principally upon the ripening berries, of which there are large 

 quantities. 



52. Totanus flavipes (Gnit/.; Tiei//. [549]. The Yellow-Legs. 



Throughout the i)ieseut region the Yellow-legs is a common but not an abundant species. 

 On the coast it is a very rare bird ; and during the two summers I have passed in these latitudes 



