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22. California Gull. 



(Larus calif ornicus.) 



An abundant resident. Breeds in the interior. A win- 

 ter resident along the Coast, during which time it appears 

 in great numbers in our harbours. Much smaller than the 

 last species. 



23. Ring-biUed Gull. 



(Larus delawarensis.) 



A winter resident on the Coast. Breeds in the interior, 

 especially to the northward. I found it on Dease Lako 

 during the summer. 



24. Short-billed Gull. 



"Mew gull." (Larus brachyrhynchus.) 



A winter resident on the Coast. During the fore part 

 of May of this year (1891) I saw quite a number on the 

 lakes in the Cariboo District, where it probably breeds, 

 though they may have been on their journey farther north. 



25. Heermann's Gull. 



(Larus heermanni.) 



Not common, though they appear to remain here during 

 the summer. Four specimens (young of the year) were 

 taken the latter part of July, off the mouth of Esquimalt 

 harbour, by Dr. Hazell of this City. 



26. Franklin's Gull. 



(Larus franklinii.) 

 This gull may be found in the interior of the Mainland. 



27. Bonaparte's Gull. 



(Larus Philadelphia.) 



Distributed throughout the length and breadth of the 

 Province. An abundant resident, appearing in great num- 

 bers on the rivers of the Mainland during the olachan 

 season (March and April). Summers in the interior. 



