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223. NORTHERN PHALAROPE, Phalaropus hiatus (Linn.) 



Occurs regularly on the migrations at the north end of Flat- 

 head Lake. A specimen was taken near the mouth of Swan 

 River, August 27. It generally appears with the yellow-legs, 

 swimming along the water's edge somewhat beyond the depth 

 of its companion, and feeding near it. 



230. WILSON'S SNIPE, Gallinago delicata (Ord.) 



This "Jacksnipe" is noted commonly near Flathead Lake. A 

 specimen was taken on August 18, on the shore at the right 

 of the mouth of Swan River. 



241. RAIRD'S SANDPIPER, Tringa bairdii (Cones ) 



Appears regularly along the lake shore about the middle of 

 August, in flocks of fifteen to twenty, feeding along the water's 

 edge in restless, irregular movement, and taking flight simultane- 

 ously upon sufficient alarm. In air the flock retains a close 

 formation, sweeping low above the water, and generally flying 

 some distance before alighting, if previously alarmed. 



248. SANDERLING, Calidris armaria (Linn.) 



Regular migrant at the north end of Flathead Lake. Speci- 

 mens were taken near the mouth of Swan River, August 29. It 

 frequents the reedy shore's, in company with the spotted sand- 

 piper, Baird's sandpiper, and other shore birds. 



£54. GREATER YELLOW-LEGS, Totanus melanoleucus 



(Gmel.) 



Noted commonly on the pools of the Reservation, and along 

 the creeks. A pai^ were taken on one of the pools when we 

 crossed from Lake McDonald to Post Creek. Specimens were 

 noted at Crow Creek, and also at the foot of Flathead Lake. 

 Common near the mouth of Swan River, on the sand-bars near 

 the boat landing, and also on the sandy shores between Swan 

 River and Flathead River. 



255. YELLOW-LEGS, Totanus flavipes (Gmel.) 

 Usually seen in company with Totanus melanoleucus. Speci- 



