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leaves on the level, and that the hen bird (no. 386119) was shot from the nest 
by Mr. MacFarlane, who subsequently wrote (Proc. U.S. Nat. Mus. xiv. 
p- 429) of the species that it “breeds abundantly in the Barren Grounds to 
the eastward of Fort Anderson. ... The nests in every observed instance 
were mere holes or depressions in the ground. Great difficulty was frequently 
experienced in finding them, as the eggs closely resembled the surrounding 
vegetation, and the mother, as a rule, glided off while we were still at some 
distance. Thirty sets of eggs were gathered, including several from the 
aforesaid Lower Anderson ‘ Barrens.’ Among the many joyous bird-notes 
which greet one while crossing these grounds, especially on a fine sunshiny 
morning, none seemed more familiar or pleasanter than the prolonged mellow 
whistle of the Esquimaux Curlew.’ } 
[§ 4863. One—Barren Grounds, east of Anderson River, 
96 June, 1863. From the Smithsonian Institution, 
through Prof. Baird, 1870. 
The label sent with this egg shews that it was one of three, obtained by 
Mr. MacFarlane, in a hole on decayed leaves. The hen bird was seen, but 
not shot. ] 
[§ 4364. Zwo.—Arctic Coast, east of Anderson River, 1865. 
From the Smithsonian Institution, through Prof. Baird, 
PS 70: 
Proc. Zool. Soc. 1871, p. 56, pl. iv. fig. 1. 
These are from three eggs also obtained by Mr. MacFarlane as above, with, 
it would appear, the parent bird (no. 52130). One of these I exhibited to 
the Zoological Society 17 January, 1871, and it is figured (wt supra). } 
STERNA NIGRA, Linneus. 
BLACK TERN. 
§ 4365. One.—Not later than 1843. 
Bought of Mr. Chapman [of York]. It had formed part of 
Mr. Hoy’s extensive collection. 
§ 4366. One.‘ Whittlesey Mere,’ Huntingdonshire. From 
Mr. Hewitson, 1844. 
[I think this is more likely to have been from Crowland Wash in Lincoln- 
