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waders it resorts to the shores of Kotzebue Sound during early months of fall. The range of this 

 species is very limited ou the Arctic coast. It is much more al)undai)t south of Bering Straits. 



45. Macrorhamphus griseus scolopaceus (Say) Coufs [527a]. The Red-belued Snipe. 



lu this latitude the present species largely outnumbers the preceding and is au extremely 

 abundant species. The inland distribution is somewhat restricted. In the mountain districts 

 none came under my observation, but in the lower section it is one of the commonest waders. 

 Here we find it wading about in every fresh-water pool, probing the mud with its long, slender bill. 



It is not shy, and can be approached within a few yards withont exciting alarm. Even after 

 a deadly lire has been poured into their midst they pften settle in the same sjtot, an<l by the use of 

 a little skill a large number can be obtained. 



Unlike the preceding si)ecies, it flies in large and compact flocks. It nests iu the wet mead- 

 ows early in June and leaves for the south about the middle of September. 



46. Octodromas macTilata ( Vieill.) Couea [5;i4]. The Pectohai, S/INDPipek. 



On the shores of Hotham Inlet, Kotzebue Sound, and the lower ri%'er this is a common 

 resident. It does not associate in flocks, however, but small numbers can be found in every wet 

 or grassy meadow. Its habits are much the same as those of the i)rcceding, with which species 

 it associates. It nests in this region in early June and departs for the south about the middle 

 of September. 



47. Pelidna alpina americana Cass. [."iSOiO. Tub Eicu-eacked Sandpiper. 



One specimen from Hotham Inlet or Kowak Eiver in the collection. 



48. Ereuuetes pusillus (ii/in. ) Cass. [541]. The Semipalmated Sandpiper. 



Throughout the river country this is a very abundant species. Along the sand-bars and 

 muddy banks they are found in large numbers, and probably exceed all the other waders iu this 

 region. They nest along the banks of the river or ou the borders of the neighboring marshes. 



49. Calidris arenaria {Linn.) lUhj. [542]. The Sandeeling. 



The only record of this species in the present region rests upon a small flock which I saw ou 

 the shore of Selawik Lake. On August 16, while in camp at that place, a flock of eight birds 

 circled overhead and settled within a few yards of the spot whei'e I was standing. Having uo gun, 

 and fearing that any motion might alarm them, I remained immovable. After carefully examining 

 the birds and assuring myself of their identity I retreated towards the camp, but greatly to my 

 disappointment they took flight. This is the only instance iu which these birds were seeu. 

 Although the Sanderling has a northerly distribution they are very irregular in occurrence and 

 may safely be called a rare species in this region. 



50. Limosa lappouica uovae-zealandiae Gray [544]. The Pacific Godwit. 



From the delta of the river, along the shores of Hotham Inlet and Kotzebue Sound, this 

 species is a common summer resident. They associate with the Eedbellied Snipe, although 

 largely outnumbered by them. During the nesting season they resort ])rinjipally to the rolling 

 tundra sections. In the fall, however we find them on the wet meadow lands in company with the 

 above-mentioned species. 



51. Limosa haemastica (iiiiii.) Coues [545]. The Hudsoniajj Godwit. 



This fine bird is one of the most abundant waders in the Kowak region. Throughout the 

 interior, wherever the couutry affords the proper feeding ground, they are a common resident. 

 The Godwit nests in the tundra sections early in June, and about the latter part of August thej' 

 concentrate iu large numbers at Kotzebue Sound. They are not shy, and I have shot a great 

 many at this season. They feed priucipally uj)on the riiJeuing berries, of which there are large 

 quantities. 



52. Totanus flavipes (Gme?. ; nei7?. [549]. The Yellow-Legs. 



Throughout the present region the Yellow-legs is a common but not an abundant species. 

 On the coast it is a very rare bird ; and duriug the two summers I have passed iu these latitudes 



