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at the utmost, rooo feet, because the lakes at that altitude are only three 
months or less free from ice. During June examples are frequently seen 
on the fjord. Pairs and single birds are often seen flying at a very great 
height in the air, uttering their loud harsh cry. Several clutches of eggs 
have been obtained from the natives, one of which was taken on July 20, 
1884, near Julianshaab, in latitude 66° N. 
Urinator lumme. REp-THROATED Diver.—This is a summer visitor, 
but is not common. The first spring arrivals were noted in 1886 on May 
28, and in 1887 on May 24. Clutches of eggs have been obtained at 
various dates from June 15 to July g. One taken on June 26, near 
Godthaab, contained a nearly full grown chick. 
Fratercula arctica. Purrin.—Accidental. One was harpooned near 
Arsuk on July 15, 1887. 
Cepphus grylle. BLAcKk GuILLEMoT.—A common resident. The color 
of the plumage changes in April. On April 8 some specimens were 
nearly black, but the greater number were not quite as dark as a female 
Eider. The eggs are laid in June. 
Uria lomvia. BriUNNicH’s Murre.—An abundant winter visitor, ap- 
pearing on the fjord in flocks of one hundred to a thousand birds. They 
are generally found swimming over very deep water, much deeper than 
that upon which the Eiders gather,~-too deep to admit of their going to 
the bottom for food. When approached they usually escape by swimming 
or diving, and but seldom take to the wing. They are very fond of sitting 
near the edge of the ice, but are never seen to stand while resting either 
on the ice or land. 
In the autumn of 1886 the first comers were observed on November 9, 
and during the following day large numbers appeared. On April 16, 
1887, they were yet numerous, though somewhat diminished, but 
by the 25th of that month the greater part had left. A few remained 
through May, and on the fourth day of June some groups of two to five 
individuals were observed. In 1886 the last small flocks, numbering 
twenty to thirty, were seen on May 30. 
Alle alle. DovexKie.—A winter visitant; not numerous near Ivigtut, 
but more common in the vicinity of Arsuk, at the mouth of the fjord. 
On January 16, 1887, two examples were shot from the edge of the ice, and 
at the same time sixty-five examples of Briinnich’s Murre were secured, 
and this will give the reader a fair idea of the relative abundance of the 
two species. 
Stercorarius parasiticus. PARASITIC JAEGER.—This species is said to 
have been observed occasionally in this vicinity, and is reported as breed- 
ing in Greenland. 
Gavia alba. Ivory Gutyt.—Mr. Hagerup has examined two skins of 
adult specimens, and one of a young bird, which were said to have been 
taken near Ivigtut several years ago. 
Rissa tridactyla. KrirrrwAKe.—An abundant summer resident; appear- 
ing about March 26, and remaining until October. A few have been 
seen as late as October 23. 
