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ceding pages, or in Appendix I. Of the 182 species only 16 are not 

 on the British list ; while of those on our list, 2 2 certainly breed in 

 Russian Lapland that have never been known to do so in Great 

 Britain (besides others still doubtful). It is the last fact which con- 

 stitutes the great interest of these northern countries for the British 

 ornithologist. Norway is now closed to those who wish to study birds 

 in their breeding haunts and obtain specimens of eggs of British species, 

 only breeding in the north, for their collections. Licences to take eggs 

 are only granted by the Government to Norwegians ! I understand 

 it is probable the hotel proprietors on the Dovrefjeld will shortly have 

 notice that they must refuse to allow all persons to remain in their 

 hotels whom they have reason to think are collecting birds, eggs, or 

 plants. But Russia is still open, and the genuine ornithologist who 

 collects from scientific interest and not for trade purposes receives every 

 assistance from the authorities. I can only conclude with grateful 

 thanks for the many kindnesses experienced from all officials especially 

 from the Governor of the Province. 



