Hoffman.] 
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[February 1, 
Symphemia semipalmata (Gmel.) Hartl. — Willet. 
Frequent along the sand bars. 
Bartramia longicauda (Bechst.) Bp. — Bartram’s Sandpiper. 
Rather common during the first three weeks of the month. 
Fulica americana Gmel. — Coot. 
Frequently noticed along the river between Bismarck and Ft. 
Berthold. None observed after the 20th. 
Grus americana (Linn.) Temm. — Whooping Crane. 
Frequently observed flying northward about the middle of the 
month. 
Gras canadensis (Linn.) Temm. — Sandhill Crane. 
More frequently observed than the preceding. 
Bernicla canadensis (Linn.) Boie. — Canada Goose. 
Kot ; ko'oht , A. Mi n '-ha , M. 
Immense numbers were observed throughout the whole month. 
The only interesting fact noted was that of a specimen entirely 
white, with the exception of the first four or five primaries, 
which were normal. As the flock was approached, on board a 
boat, to within about fifty yards, the color and form of the bill and 
feet could be distinctly discerned, showing the specimen was not 
a domestic bird. 
Anas bosas Linn. — Mallard. 
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Saw flocks upon the ponds, but the species was not common at 
any time during the month. 
Qnerquedula discors (Linn.) Steph. — Blue-winged Teal. 
Rather common. 
Nettion carolinensis (Gmel.) Baird. — Green- winged Teal. 
Of frequent occurrence. 
Aix sponsa (Linn.) Boie. — Summer Duck. 
Reported common at certain seasons of the year, though a 
single male was seen in the possession of an Indian. 
Larus delawarensis Ord. — Ring-billed Gull. 
Noticed daily, and usually in pahs. I found a poorly mounted 
specimen in the “ Great Lodge ” of the Arikaras, where it was 
used in one of the ceremonies. The bird was attached to a long 
hollow rod, at the top of which, and immediately against the 
bird, was a whistle. At the bottom, at right angles to the rod, 
was attached a thin reed through which the performer blew, 
