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Branta canadensis hutchinsii (Richardson). Hutchins Goose. 
According to Littlejohn’s notebook, a large flock of this 
species was seen passing northward at Windfall Harbor, April 
18. ‘The natives say that some years these geese stop in large 
numbers for a short time to feed upon the herring spawn which 
is to be seen all along the beach at low tide, where it sticks to the 
rocks.’ 
Branta canadensis occidentalis (Baird). White-cheeked Goose. 
This was the only goose nesting in the region explored by 
the expedition, and it proved common at most places. Little- 
john’s notebook contains the following general account: ‘‘ When 
Mole Harbor, Admiralty Island, was reached, on April 16, large 
flocks were seen about the creek mouth at the head of the bay. 
On the 18th many were found at Windfall Harbor, and by the 
27th nearly all had paired and could be seen passing back and 
forth to the inland waters every day, remaining a good share of 
the time in the open water, where their loud notes could be heard 
at all times; but when night came on I think most, if not all. 
came to land to roost. They seemed to feed about the shores, 
especially where small streams and springs were flowing across 
the gravel. One large creek near our camp was a favorite place 
to assemble, and each evening they could be seen coming in from 
all directions to pass the night. At low tide they would remain 
on the gravel flats at the creek mouth, but when the tide came 
in they would retreat to the acres of ice mland, which had been 
formed during the winter; here they remained until morning if 
not disturbed, and then would break up in pairs, as a rule, and 
eo off again for the day. Several pairs had chosen the lakes 
back of Mole Harbor for a nesting ground and were seen to- 
eether when we first went there; but a few days later some old 
eander was apt to be seen in a secluded cove, or, as happened 
several times, flushed from the thick timber at some distance 
from the water. At such times he would fly about, scolding 
away at a great rate, as if he were alarmed at our presence so 
near his mate, who was undoubtedly nearby, but in the almost 
impenetrable forest and underbrush was not to be found.”’ 
