260 NOTES ON BIRDS PALMER. 



29. Phalaropus lobatus Linn. Northern Pbalarope. 



While approaching the Mingaii Islands, on August 10, several large 

 flocks of this pretty little bird were seen feeding in the long streaks of 

 calm water between the tide-rips. 



30. Gallinago delicata (Ord.^. Wilson's Snipe. 



Quite abundant near St. John's, where they were seen by the road- 

 side. 



31. Micropalama himautopus (Bonap). Stilt Sandpiper. 



One seen at Penguin Island. 



32. Triiiga cauutus (Linn.). Knot. 



Two females were taken on Mingan Island from among the flocks of 

 the following species. 



33. Tringa fuscicollis Yieill. White rnmped Sandpiper. 



The commonest bird at the Mingan Islands, far outnumbering all other 

 species together. A few flocks were found in Canada and Black 

 Bays. As it is the habit of this bird to congregate in dense flocks, so 

 that from fifty to one hundred can be killed at one discharge, it is conj^e- 

 quently sought after by the Indians and fishermen. 



35. Calidris arenaria (Liun.). Sanderling. 



A few in Canada Bay in company with the white rumped sandpipers. 



35^. Tota?iu3 nielanoleuciis (Gniel. ). Greater Yellow-legs. 



Very abundant at Mingan, but not seen elsewhere. 



36. Actitis macularia (Linn.). Spotted Sandpiper. 



Seen sparingly at every place visited. 



37. Numenius sp. (?) Curlew. 



A few flocks seen at Black Bay and the Mingan Islands were the 

 first airivals. These birds feed mostly on berries, which are very abun- 

 dant on the hills, becoming very fat, and are easily obtained before 

 their departure. 



38. ^gialitis seiiiipalmata Bonap. Semipalmated Plover. 



A few were taken at Mingan. 



39. .ffigialitis meloda (Ord.). Piping Plover. 



Common on Amherst Island, Magdalens ; a small flock was seen near 

 pt. John's, 



