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Thirteen specimens were collected (nos. 16462-16474), nine 

 adults and four immatures. An adult male shot at Friendly 

 Cove, August 6, is in fresh winter plumage throughout, but an 

 adult female taken the same day has not yet begun to molt from 

 the old breeding plumage. 



Anthus rubescens (Tunstall) 

 Pipit 



Met with only while migrating southward, in September. The 

 first was observed at Errington on September 3, and from then 

 on their numbers increased rapidly; toward the end <>f the month 

 vast flocks frequented the open fields and swampy pastures of the 

 vicinity. On September 7 and S. a few were seen near the 

 summit of Mount Arrowsmith, on the heather-covered slopes 

 above the timber, at an altitude of about 5000 feet. 



One bird observed at this point flew to the top of a stunted 

 hemlock tree some fifty feet high, where it remained for some 

 time sitting on the topmost branch. This was an action 1 had 

 never before seen performed by a pipit, and 1 was uncertain what 

 the bird was until he finally flew down to earth again close 

 enough to me to be easily recognized. 



One specimen of the species was preserved (no. 16475), an 

 immature male in first winter plumage. 



Cinclus mexicanus unicolor Bonaparte 

 Dipper 

 Fairly common in suitable localities. A nest containing five 

 young was found on the Little Qualicum River on May 15. It 

 was built of moss, and was located among the roots of a tree, on a 

 bank overhanging the river. At this time the young were about 

 ready to leave the nest. Dippers were seen quite frequently at 

 the head of China Creek in July, possibly, however, all belonging 

 to a single family. Four or five were usually seen at once, wan- 

 dering up and down the stream for long distances, and seldom 

 staying long in one place. Many were observed along the various 

 streams emptying into the head of Tahsis Canal, probably three 

 or four broods within a radius of a mile or two. A single bird 



