iSo^n Richmond and Knowlton on Montana Birds. ^OI 



Tachycineta thalassina. Violet-green Swallow. — "Very numerous 

 about Fort Ellis." 



Spizella monticola ochracea. Tree Sparrow. — "Three or four 

 seen in Bridger Mountains early in September." 



Totanus flavipes. Yellow-legs. — "A few seen near Fort Ellis." 



Tringa minutilla. Least Sandpiper. — -"Only observed near Fort 

 Ellis, where it was abundant early in September." 



Tringa bairdii. Baird's Sandpiper. — "Flocks of 50 or 60 noticed at 

 Fort Ellis and Gardiner's Springs." 



Gallinago delicata. Wilson's Snipe. — "One seen near Fort Ellis." 



From Dr. Merriam's report 1 we quote: — 



Gallinago delicata. — "Shot at Fort Ellis July 9, 1872." 

 Surnia ulula caparoch. — "Shot on Madison River, Montana, August 11, 

 1872." 



This last was, however, taken beyond the limits of the present 

 paper. 



Attention should also be called to the notes on Montana birds 

 by Mr. Robert S. Williams in former numbers of 'The Auk', 2 

 and to those of Capt. P. M. Thorne. 3 These papers refer to 

 localities somewhat beyond the limits set in the present paper, 

 but ma)' be consulted with profit by the student of the birds of 

 this region. 



In conclusion we desire to acknowledge the greatest assistance 

 from Dr. A. C. Peale, then of the U. S. Geological Survey, by 

 whose kindness the observations here presented were made 

 possible. 



1. Larus californicus. Western Gull. — One was seen on the Jeffer- 

 son River, about September 15. 



2. Merganser serrator. Red-breasted Merganser. — Noted several 

 times during August and September in flocks of from four to twenty. 



3. Anas boschas. Mallard. — Very common. 



4. Anas carolinensis. Green-winged Teal. — Frequently seen in 

 small numbers on the tributaries of the rivers. 



1 Sixth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey of the Territories, 

 for 1872. Washington, Government Printing Office, 1873. Reports on Mammals and 

 Birds by C. Hart Merriam. Birds, pp. 670-715. 



2 The Auk, III, 1886, p. 274; V, 1888, pp. 14-18; VII, 1890, pp. 292, 293, etc. 



3 Ibid., VI, 1889, p. 336. 



