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4. Branta canadensis. CANADA Goosrt.—One flock, from which 
three specimens were taken, was seen near Kaniksu Lake, July 26. 
5. Porzana carolina. Sora.—Common at Hoodoo Lake and the 
adjacent marshes where the downy young were taken Aug. 13. 
6. Fulica americana. AMERICAN Coor.— Very abundant at Hoodoo 
Lake, where on Aug. 13, young measuring from 243 to 282 mm. long 
were taken. 
7. Gallinago delicata. WuLson’s SNIPE.—Two specimens were col- 
lected near Pullman, Jan. 21, when the ground was covered with snow. 
Specimens were also taken at Blue Lake. 
8. A£gialitis vocifera. KiLLDEER.— Common at Pullman. Observed 
in the spring as early as March 1. 
g. Dendragapus obscurus richardsonii. RICHARDSON’s GROUSE. — 
Commonly known as ‘Blue Grouse.’ They were abundant in the 
vicinity of Blue Lake from the 12th until the 30th of July. During this 
time the females and young were migrating from higher altitudes. 
They were abundant on the foothills east of Hoodoo Valley during the 
latter part of August. None were seen in the lower parts of the valley. 
No males were observed. 
The small young have a pointed tail of three or four feathers with 
white shaftlines. Later, when the more permanent feathers grow out, 
the tail consists of a dark colored, square cut basal part, beyond which 
the lighter feathers project. When the dark feathers have grown to be 
as long as the lighter ones the latter are shed. 
When disturbed, the mother and young usually took to the nearest 
trees and quietly observed the intruder. Both old and young were very 
tame, and while foraging they frequently came into camp. Once, on 
looking up from my work, I saw a female quietly walking out of my tent, 
while her five young were searching for food near by. 
10. Canachites franklinii, FRANKLIN’s GRousSE.— Although not a 
common bird, the ‘ Fool-hen’ was sometimes seen in the forests of black 
pine near the Pend d’Oreille River. One sat sedately on a limb while a 
revolver was emptied at her. The shots having missed, roots and stones 
were thrown, which she avoided by stiff bows or occasional steps to the 
side. 
11. Bonasaumbellus togata. CANADIAN RUFFED GrRousE. — Females 
and downy young were observed at Diamond Lake, June 13 and 23. 
During the early part of July, young were frequently seen in the vicinity 
of Mt. Carleton. No males were observed. 
In August, individuals of this species were commonly seen in the 
valley of Hoodoo Lake. 
12. Zenaidura macroura. MourNniING Dove.—Vicinity of Pullman, 
during September. 
13. Buteo borealis calurus. WrESTERN REDTAIL.— One was secured 
at Blue Lake, and another, a young individual, near the Pend d’Oreille 
River. 
