382 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA. 
In May, 1887, this species was found breeding on the summit of © 
Mount Erskine, Salt Spring Island, Gulf of Georgia, B.C. 
(Macoun.) An abundant resident throughout British Columbia. — 
(Hannin.) This species is not numerous on Vancouver Island 
and may be said to be rare in summer on the coast. (Ahoads.) 
485u. Gray Canada Jay. 
Perisoreus obscurus griseus RipGw. 1899. 
British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. (Ridgway.) This 
species was common on the mountain sides at Chilliwack Lake, 
B.C., in July, t901. Only one specimen taken. (Spreadborough.) 
MUSEUM SPECIMEN. 
One; taken at Chilliwack Lake, B.C., July 20th, 1901, by Mr 
W. Spreadborough. 
CLXXI. CORVUS Linnezus. 1758. 
486a. Northern Raven. 
Corvus corax principalis RipGw. 1887. 
One specimen taken at Peary’s headquarters, West Greenland ; ~ 
a fine specimen taken at McCormick’s Bay, West Greenland by 
the Relief Expedition. (Wztmer Stone.) Breeds more in south than 
in north Greenland, and also observed on the east coast ; several 
pairs have been seen on Melville Island; a specimen from Beechey 
Island is in the Barrowcollection. (Avct. Man.) Locally common 
in northeastern Labrador ; especially so at Port Manvers. (Szge- 
low.) Abundant throughout the whole of Labrador ; breeds at 
Fort Chimo; nearly fledged young seen in nest May 18th. 
(fackard.) Not common in the interior of Labrador but found 
in pairs throughout the country. (Spreadborough.) One specimen 
shot and others seen at Port Burwell, Hudson Strait ; breeds from 
Norway House to Fort Churchill. (Dv. &. Bell.) A common 
resident in southern Greenland. (/agerup.). Common through- 
out the year in Newfoundland. (Aeeks.) Common along the 
Humber River, Newfoundland, 1899. (Louis H. Porter.) A few 
remain all the year at Cape Prince of Wales, Hudson Strait, but the 
the greater number go south in September. (Payne.) A common 
resident in Nova Scotia. (Dozwns.) Not common in winter in 
Cumberland Co., N.S.; a pair seen at Shulee and another pair at 
