British Cotumsia Biris. 5 
22. California Gull. 
(Larus californicus.) 
An abundant resident. Breeds in the interior. A win- 
ter resident along the Coast, during which time it appéars 
in great numbers in our harbours. Much smaller than the 
last species. 
23, Ring-billed Gull. 
(Larus delawarensis. ) 
A winter resident on the Coast. Breeds in the interior, 
especially to the northward. I found it on Dease Lake 
during the summer. 
24. Short-billed Gull. 
“ Mew gull.”—(Larus brachyrhynchus.) 
A winter resident on the Coast. During the fore part 
of May of this year (1891) I saw quite a number on the 
lakes in the Cariboo District, where it probably breeds, 
though they may have been on their journey farther north. 
25. Heermann’s Gull. 
(Larus heermanni.) 
Not common, though they appear to remain here during 
the summer. Four specimens (young of the year) were 
taken the latter part of July, off the mouth of Esquimalt 
harbour, by Dr. Hazell of this City. 
26. Franklin’s Gull. 
(Larus franklinii.) 
This gull may be found in the interior of the Mainland. 
27. Bonaparte’s Gull. 
(Larus philadelphia.) 
Distributed throughout the length and breadth of the 
Province. An abundant resident, appearing in great num- 
bers on the rivers of the Mainland during the olachan 
season (March and April). Summers in the interior, 
