iv. PREFACE. 
In the present arrangement the Province is divided into 
four sections, designated as follows :— 
Ist. “The Coast,” or “Coast Line of the Province,” re- 
ferring to species strictly maritime ; 
2nd. “West of the Cascades,” meaning al/ the country 
west of the Cascade Mountains ; 
3rd. “East of the Cascades,” meaning the dry, open 
country immediately east of the Cascade Mountains ; and 
4th. “The Rocky Mountain District,” which takes in 
the wooded country beyond and reaching to the Rocky 
Mountains. 
The physical features of these divisions, together with a 
table showing temperature, precipitation, &c., will be 
found in the Appendix. 
However unsatistactory the present list may appear to 
some, if it serves to awaken an interest in our feathered 
friends and stimulate further and more careful research 
as to their distribution, habits, &c., the effort will not be 
altogether a barren one. 
JOHN FANNIN, 
Curator Provincial Museum. 
Victoria, B. C., 
September, 1891. 
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