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Upstairs we have the Ornithological Collection. In t lie first 

 case there is the 



Order PYGOPODES. Diving Birds. 



Family PODICIPEDID.E. Grebes. 

 .Echmophorus. (Cones). 

 Western Grebe (JEJchmophorus occidentalism Lawr). 



This is a remarkable Grebe, the largest of this country, and one 

 requiring comparison with no other for its determination. It is a 

 fine-looking bird on the water, has a trim and shapely aspect, like a 

 clipper-ship. They are not shy, and have great power of diving. It 

 is an abundant resident throughout the Province, and a winter resi- 

 dent along the Coast, where in some localities, such as Howe Sound 

 and Burrard Inlet, it appears in great numbers. We have four 

 other Grebes in British Columbia, they are the 



Colymbus. ( Linnaeus ) . 

 American Red-necked Grebe, Holboell's Grebe (Colymbus hol- 

 ocelli, Beinh). 

 A common winter resident along the coast of Vancouver Island 

 and Mainland. Winter resident on Okanagan Lake. 



Horned Grebe (Colymbus auritus, Linn). 



A common winter resident on the Coast, and very common in the 

 Straits, near Victoria, in April. Breeds on the lakes from Okana- 

 gan to Dease Lake. 



* American Eared Grebe (Colymbus nigricollis calif ornicus, 

 Heerm). 

 Taken at Kamloops. Found breeding on lakes at Kamloops. 



Podilymbus. (Lesson). 

 Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps, Linn). 



Common resident on Vancouver Island and Mainland. It breeds 

 on lakes close to Victoria and throughout B.C. generally. 



Family GAVIID.E. Loons. 

 Gavia. (Forster). 

 Great Northern Diver, Loon (Gavia imbcr, Gunn). 



The skin of the Loon is used in Russia to make caps for the head 

 and clothing, etc. Garments made of these are very warm, never 



