16 BIRDS OF IVIGTUT. 



Islands to within a few miles of Greenland. They fed on 

 meat and other refuse thrown from the vessel. I observed 

 that they always alighted on the water before taking the 

 food, and if it had sunk under the surface, they would dive 

 for it to the depth of about two feet. By means of a line I 

 caught one, which I kept on board for about ten days, during 

 which time it took no food to my knowledge. 



As we sighted Greenland I saw the largest flock, and 

 among these were a large number that were dark-colored, 

 of which I had seen but few previously on the voyage. On 

 the stretch between 36 and 20 W. there was among these 

 Fulmars a number of Shearwaters, which I supposed to be 

 Pitffinus puffinus. 



LEACH'S PETREL. 

 OCEANODKOMA LEUCORHOA. 



Is said to have been seen occasionally near Arsuk. 

 CORMORANT. 



PHALACROCORAX CARBO. 



Not uncommon about Arsuk in winter until the end of 

 April, but seldom goes as far into the fjord as Ivigtut. Its 

 skin is much prized by furriers. 



RED-BREASTED MERG-ANSER. 



, MERGANSER SERRATOR. 



Common during the spring migration, but is also met 

 with during the winter. I have known of examples being 

 shot in November, December, and February. These birds 

 are generally found singly, though sometimes two or three 

 are together. 



