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been recorded so far north. On Aug. 25th, between Jankala 

 and Takkunen, about twenty miles south of Rovaniemi, we had a 

 good view of a flock of Siskins, Chrysomitris spinus, feeding on 

 the birch trees by the roadside. There was no doubt about 

 them, but in order to have some proof we thought we had better 

 shoot one ; however, luckily for the bird, the shot was un- 

 successful. 



It may be worth recording that on the road between Kemi and 

 Tornea we caught a Common Viper, which moved away sluggishly, 

 but was vicious enough when caught ; it was the only Snake we 

 saw. On Aug. 26th we reached Tornea, and brought our walk 

 to an end, for it was necessary to travel home quickly by steamer 

 and rail. 



