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29. Empidonax trailli alnorum. Alder Flycatcher. — This spe- 

 cies apparently had just arrived about June 10 at Bay of Islands and a few 

 days later were quite common. 



30. Empidonax minimus. Least Flycatcher. — A few birds seen 

 and heard along the Humber River. 



31. Perisoreus canadensis nigricapillus. Labrador Jay. — A 

 pair or more of these birds were observed at every point and a few of them 

 used to feed around our camp. 



32. Corvus corax principalis. Northern Raven. — Fairly common, 

 especially in and about the Bay of Islands. One pair had their nest of 

 sticks on the cliffs of Gregory Island, but the young had already left June 8. 



33. Corvus brachyrhynchos brachyrhynchos. Crow. — We saw 

 a few birds along the railway line. 



34. Euphagus carolinus. Rusty Blackbird.— A nest containing 

 four fresh eggs found June 4. It was placed five feet up in a small spruce 

 at edge of pond. 



35. Pinicola enucleator leucura. Pine Grosbeak. — Several old 

 nests of this species were found; the birds are fairly common. 



36. Loxia curvirostra minor. Crossbill. — Saw two individuals 

 at Bay of Islands. 



37. Acanthis linaria linaria. Redpoll.— Saw a flock of si.x or 

 seven near the Humber River on June 7. 



38. Passerculus sandwichensis savanna. Savannah Sparrow. — 

 Abundant and nesting in spruce bogs. Several nests found on June 17 

 sunk in caribou moss and lined with grasses. This bird was also nesting 

 on an island many miles out at sea. 



39. Zonotrichia leucophrys leucophrys. White-crowned Spar- 

 row. — We saw but three birds in stunted spruce woods. 



40. Zonotrichia albicollis. White-throated Sparrow. — A common 

 resident and abundant breeder. Many nests found on the ground in 

 spruce woods during the month of June, the sets ranging from two to four 

 eggs. 



41. Spizella monticola monticola. Tree Sparrow. — A few birds 

 seen at Bay of Islands in the spruce woods. 



42. Spizella passerina passerina. Chipping Sparrow. — Common, 

 especially at Bay of Islands. 



43. Junco hyemalis hyemalis. Slate-colored Jtjnco.^ Not many 

 birds seen. A nest with three incubated eggs was located on the ground 

 in spruce woods on July 18. 



44. Melospiza lincolni lincolni. Lincoln's Sparrow. — A few 

 seen along the Humber River. 



45. Melospiza georgiana. Swamp Sparrow. — Only two birds 

 noted. 



46. Passerella iliaca iliaca. Fox Sparrow. — A very interesting 

 and abundant species; a wonderful singer. This bird's flute-like notes 

 were heard at all times of the day in the stunted spruce country. 



