III. 



THE SLEDGE-JOURNEY AND FRANZ JOSEF LAND 



(1895, 1896). 



Flectrophenax nivalis, (Lin.) 1766. 



During the entire sledge-journey over the North Polar Sea, none of this 

 species was observed until the arrival at the north-east side of Franz Josef 

 Land, when half a dozen were seen on Torup's Island (Coburg Islands), on 

 August 16th, 1895. Subsequently they were seen during the journey south, 

 on Franz Josef Land, at most points where there was bare ground, though 

 never in large numbers. 



All through the winter, they were never seen. The first that appeared 

 after the winter, was seen near the winter hut, on April 30th (1896). 



Arquatella niaritima, (Gmel.) 1788. 



On June 5th, 1895, Johansen saw a wader flying over him, which may 

 have been this species, or perhaps a phalarope (82° 18' N. Lat.). 



The purple sandpiper was seen once or twice during the journey south- 

 wards along the coast of Franz Josef Land, in 1895. In the end of August 

 and beginning of September, a few specimens were seen on the shore near 

 the winter hut. 



On June 13th, 1896, off the south coast of Northbrook Island (west of 

 Gape Barents), several flocks of waders, evidently belonging to this species, 

 were seen flying westwards. 



During June, July and August, 1896, the purple sandpiper was very 

 commonly seen in the neighbourhood of Cape Flora. 



