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saw a pair of these geese, this season, in possession of Mrs. 

 James Campbell, Cache Creek, which were taken by her 

 when quite young, nearly two years ago. They were quite 

 tame, and allowed to come and go at will. 



70. White-cheeked Goose. 



(Branta canadensis occidentalis. ) 

 Taken at Chilliwhack by Allen C. Brooks. 



71. Cackling Goose. 



(Branta canadensis minima.) 



A winter resident along the coast. Taken at Chilli- 

 whack by Allen C. Brooks. 



72. Black Brant. 



(Branta nigricans.) 



An abundant winter resident along the coasts of Island 

 and Mainland. Breeds in the far north. Years ago they 

 used to congregate in great numbers on the flats at Burrard 

 Inlet. 



SUBFAMILY CYGNINJE. SWANS. 



73. Whistling Swan. 



(Orlor columbianus.) 



A winter resident in the southern portions of the Pro- 

 vince, and very abundant during the summer in some por- 

 tions of the Mainland interior. The young have been 

 taken on Vancouver Island. 



74. Trumpeter Swan. 



(Orlor buccinator.) 



I have only seen this bird at Dease Lake, Cassiar, where 

 it appears to be not uncommon. Mr. A. L. Poudrier, of the 

 Government Survey, reports having seen on a lake in the 

 Chilcotin district, last season, upwards of five hundred 

 swans, but of what species he could not say. 



