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302. Russet-backed Thrush. 



(Turdus ustulatus.) 



A common summer resident west of Cascades. I have 

 found it as far north as Dease Lake, Cassiar. Breeds in 

 the neighbourhood of this city. Nest in low bushes, or on 

 the broken, moss-covered tops of stumps. A restless, 

 active bird ; a charming songster, whose clear, bell-like 

 notes are the first to waken the echoes of early morning, 

 and the last to linger long after the day has passed into 

 night. 



303. Dwarf Hermit Thrush. 



(Turdus aonalaschkse.) 



West of Cascades, chiefly coastwise. Only noticed 

 during spring, and am inclined to think that it does not 

 breed in this locality. 



304. Western Robin. 



(Merula migratoria propinqua.) 



Abundant throughout the Province. Partially migra- 

 tory. A number winter on Vancouver Island. 



305. Varied Thrush. 



"Swamp Robin." (Hesperocichla nsevia.) 

 Common west of Cascades. Partially migratory. 



306. Western Bluebird. 



(Sialia Mexicana.) 



A common summer resident east and west of Cascades ; 

 more numerous on the coast. 



307. Mountain Bluebird. 



(Sialia arctica.) 



A summer resident east of Cascades and Rocky Moun- 

 tain Districts, west, occasionally, to Chilliwhack and other 

 points on the Lower Fraser. 



