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one on the Three Arch Rocks. On July 2 to 4, 1914, we found fresh eggs, and young just 
hatched. They were entirely nocturnal, not a single bird being seen during the daylight 
hours. These and the Tufted Puffins nested in burrows in the soft earth on the north 
side of the outer rock. 
Phalacrocorax auritus albociliatus. Farailon Cormorant. Common, breeding ou 
Three Arch Rocks; occurs on the bay and ocean at all times of the year. On July 2 to 
4, 1914, all the eggs had hatched and some of the young were half grown. 
Pelecanus californicus. California Brown Pelican. This species usually arrives 
from the south about the middle of August, becoming common by September 1. The birds 
frequent the sandbars in the bay and are a great attraction to the tourists visiting the 
beach. On September 26, 1920, they were still common on the bay, but I have not seen 
them during my October visits. 
Mareca americana. Baldpate. This duck frequents the mud flats at the south 
end of the bay practically all winter. They are usually found in large flocks and con- 
siderable numbers are killed by local sportsmen each year. An exceptionaliy large 
flock was seen resting on a sandbar on March 4, 1916. 
Nettion carolinense. Green-winged Teal. A few of these ducks visit the bay dur- 
Fig. 21. WESTERN SANDPIPERS ON THE BEACH AT NETARTS, OREGON, SEPTEMBER, 1913. 
ing the winter, but most of them migrating through the country keep to the fresh water 
ponds and lakes inland. In a bag of ducks examined on November 9, 1915, killed near 
the south end of the bay, there were several of this species. 
Erismatura jamaicensis. Ruddy Duck. I have but two records of the occurrence 
of this species, specimens taken February 4, 1915, and March 4, 1916. Both were in the 
shallow water at the south end of the bay. ; 
Branta canadensis canadensis. Canada Goose. A common migrant from Septem- 
ber to March. Numbers are killed by hunters during the open hunting season. On July 
3, 1914, a lone goose of this species spent the day on the ocean in the calm water in the 
lee of Three Arch Rocks. 
Branta nigricans. Black Brant. Common on the bay from December to March, | 
when they congregate in large flocks before moving northward. Known locally as 
“China Geese” from their incessant calls while in flight. 
Rallus virginianus. Virginia Rail. Fairly common in the small salt grass area at 
the south end of the bay. Occasionally killed by hunters in pursuit of Wilson Snipe. An 
adult female was taken there on November 26, 1914. 
