8 CHECK LIST OF 



of the following year I shot at and wounded one on the 

 flats above Seymour Creek, Burrard Inlet, but failed to 

 secure it. I am inclined to think that Burrard Inlet is 

 the northern limit of this bird's range. 



Order ANSERES. Lamellirostral 

 Swimmers. 



. FAMILY ANATID^E. DUCKS, GEESE, AND SWANS. 



39. American Merganser. 



(Merganser americanus.) 



Found in most parts of the Province, though nowhere 

 common. A few are taken every winter by gunners, both 

 on Vancouver Island and the Mainland. Nests on the 

 ground, in salt marshes, or on the margins of lakes. Known 

 as Fish-duck, Saw-bill, &c. 



40. Red-breasted Merganser. 



(Merganser serrator.) 



An abundant resident. Nests on the ground. Known 

 also as Fish-duck, Saw-bill, &c. 



41. Hooded Merganser. 



(Lophody tes cucullatus. ) 



This is also an abundant resident, and more common 

 than the two last species. Nests in holes in trees. 



SUBFAMILY ANNATINJE. RIVER DUCKS. 



42. Mallard, 



(Anas boschas.) 



An abundant resident. Breeds in almost every suitable 

 portion of the Province, from Vancouver Island to Cariboo, 

 and from our southern boundary to Dease Lake. Generally 

 found about fresh water or tidal waters at the mouths of 

 rivers. Fraser River flats, Pitt and Sumas Meadows, are 

 favourite resorts for this duck during the winter months. 



