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Histrionicus histrionicus ? Harlequin Duck. 



Very abundant during the late fall about the protected 

 bays of the Alaska Penmsula. It was also noted as far 

 south as Yaldez (Discovery Harbor). 



Somateria v-nigra? Eidek Duck. 



A species of Eider Duck was common about the bays near 

 Homer, but no specimens were secured for identification. 

 However, a female on her nest near Homer permitted a 

 near approach and identification was reasonably sure. The 

 bird is reported as breeding there regularly. The nest I 

 observed was in the grass within forty feet of a railroad used 

 for hauling coal, with trains passing daily. While I was 

 waiting for the completion of the set of eggs, the nest and 

 contents were destroyed. 



Oidemia deglandi? AVhite winged Scotee. 



Abandant on Coal Bay durmg August and September, 

 and like the foregoing species may breed on the islands of 

 Chugachik Bay. 



It is unfortunate that I was unable to spend much time 

 on these islands — especially Kadiak — which is near the 

 entrance of the bay. They are reported as being unusually 

 rich in bird life, and would no doubt have yielded much inter- 

 esting" material. 



Oidemia perspicillata. Suef Scoter. 



Very common about Homer during the fall but hard to 

 approach. 



Tringa canutus. Knot. 



Tringa couesi. Aleutian Sandpiper. 



Tringa bairdi. Baird's Sandpiper. 



