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summer bird life of the region. The Barn Swallow is not so com- 
mon as the above species, probably because suitable nesting places 
are scarce. I have found their nests in empty houses but most 
of the birds about St. Michael build in or upon the unused river 
steamers that are drawn up on the shores of the bay. 
None of the warblers were seen by the writer in this locality and 
the Alaska Chickadee, Kennicott’s Willow Warbler and Siberian 
Red-spotted Blue-throat (species obtained by previous observers 
in the region), were not met with. The Alaska Yellow Wagtail 
was abundant and on August 8 a single Pipit was seen. 
The shy Gray-cheeked Thrush is a summer resident of the alder 
thickets from which his whistled call note or clear ringing song 
may often be heard. This is the only thrush I observed but many 
of the residents state that a stray Robin or two is occasionally 
seen in spring. 
In closing, I wish to acknowledge my appreciation of the interest 
shown in my work by all with whom I came in contact while in the 
north. To the officers at the Army Post,— Lieuts. Jepsom 
(commanding) and Rentfro, and Dr. L. T. Ferenbaugh,— I am 
especially indebted; not only for placing at my disposal facilities 
for visiting localities that would have been inaccessible without 
their kind assistance, but also for the pleasure of their company 
on several of my excursions about St. Michael, as well as for many 
little acts of thoughtfulness that added greatly to the pleasure and 
comfort of my stay there. Several of the enlisted men at the post 
also rendered valued assistance in handling my boat or procuring 
specimens, especially Sergt. Loftin who frequently accompanied 
me on trips afield. 
