430 Edson, Birds of the Bellingham Bay Region. [oct^ 



Bellingham Bay and among the neighboring islands throughout the year. 

 Apparently it does not breed in this vicinity. 



30. Phalacrocorax pelagicus resplendens. Baird Cormorant. — A 

 common summer resident among the islands, where there are numerous 

 nesting colonies. 



31. Pelecanus erythrorhynchus. American White Pelican. — One 

 specimen killed by an Indian at Sandy Point is in the Bellingham Normal 

 School collection. 



32. Merganser americanus. American Merganser. — Occasional in 

 winter. 



33. Merganser senator. Red-breasted Merganser. — Frequent in 

 winter. 



34. Lophodjrtes cucuUatus. Hooded Merganser.— Frequently met 

 with on lakes and streams at all seasons. Breeds. 



35. Anas boschas. Mallard. — Common as a resident, but more so 

 during migrations. Breeds. 



36. Chaulelasmus streperus. Gadwall. — I have seen but one speci- 

 men, which was taken in the Nooksack Marsh Nov. 7, 1902. 



37. Mareca americana. Baldpate. — Common except in summer. 



38. Nettion carolinensis. Green-winged Teal. — Abundant during 

 the greater part of the year, a few remaining during summer, doubtless, 

 breeding. 



39. Querquedula discors. Blue-winged Teal. — Occurs occasionally 

 in the Nooksack !Marsh. August records suggest its possible breeding there. 



40. Spatula clypeata. Shoveler. — Occasional at all seasons. Prob- 

 ably breeds. 



41. Dafila acuta. Pintail. — Common winter resident. 



42. Aix sponsa. Wood Duck. — An occasional resident. 



43. Aythya americana. Redhead. — Rare winter visitor. 



44. A3^hya vallisneria. Canvas-back. — Moderately common about 

 the southern end of Bellingham Bay in winter, and occasionally seen at 

 other points. 



45. Aythya marila. Blue-bill. — Common throughout the winter, 

 particularly in the harbors. 



46. Clangula clangula americana. American Golden-eye. Quite 

 common in winter on salt water. 



47. Clangula islandica. Barrow Golden-eye. — A specimen in the 

 Normal School collection was taken in this vicinity. 



48. Charitonetta albeola. Buffle-head. — Common throughout the 

 winter. Numerous about the wharves of the city. 



49. Harelda hyemalis. Old-squaw. — Common on Bellingham Bay 

 except in summer. 



50. Histrionicus histrionicus. Harlequin Duck. — Non-breeding birds 

 of this species are found among the islands in summer, sometimes in con- 

 siderable flocks. They doubtless breed in small numbers along the larger 

 streams. They are occasionally seen in winter. 



