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were to be found. We also saw 6 at Betchewun on May 25 and a flock of 

 at least 50 at Natashquan on May 31. 



87. Nannus hiemalis. Winter Wren. — At Esquimaux Point on 

 June 4 we heard a Winter Wren singing, and saw one at a different locality 

 there on June 13. We also heard one singing near the Mingan River on 

 June 21. 



88. Penthestes hudsonicus. Hudsonian Chickadee. — The only place 

 we found these birds was at the Little Natashquan River where we saw a 

 pair on June 1 . 



89. Regulus satrapa. Golden-crowned Kinglet. — We saw one 

 individual of this species at Natashquan on May 31, and another at Esqui- 

 maux Island on June 3. 



90. Regulus calendula. Ruby-crowned Kinglets. — A common bird 

 everywhere, and its delightful song was constantly heard. We found it 

 on the first day at Esquimaux Point. 



91. Hylocichla aliciae. Alice's Thrush. — At Esquimaux Point on 

 June 2 we saw the first of this species, and a few after this. On June 13 

 we shot a female there with ovary slightly enlarged. A few were seen at 

 Mingan supposedly of this species but they were not satisfactorily identified. 

 We did not hear it sing. 



92. Hylocichla guttata pallasi. Hermit Thrush. — A common bird 

 and in full song on and after June 4. 



93. Planesticus migratorius. Robin; "Le Merle" (Fr.). — Abundant 

 during our entire stay, especially so on our arrival at Esquimaux Point on 

 the afternoon of May 24, when there appeared to be numerous migrants 

 of recent arrival. A nest containing a set of three eggs nearly ready to 

 hatch was found and brought to us at Esquimaux Point on June 13. 



