Observed Pelican Lake, Churchill River, June 4; Trout Lake, Churchill River, June 15; Reindeer Lake, June 28 ; numbers at south end of Reindeer Lake, July 3. Few observed Reindeer Lake, July 10.

Red-Breasted Merganser (Mergus Serra-Tor)

An adult female taken on lie a la Crosse, May 23. " Iris clear deep umber brown; bill all red except along crown of upper mandible, which is dark horn-brown; legs and feet rich reddish orange-chrome."

A downy young female, length 14*75 in., taken on the Cochrane River, August 15. " Iris pale clear brownish sage-green ; bill blackish brown over crown of upper mandible for entire length except tip, sides of upper mandible and entire lower mandible pale dull buffish yellow; legs and feet dull brownish grey; neck dull umber brown. Bird in company with mother and about a dozen young."

Set of twelve eggs taken on rocky island in Reindeer Lake, July 12. " Nest found on ground concealed beneath ledge of rock, eggs almost hard on rock, and rim of nest composed of small leaves and twigs profusely mixed with blackish-grey down."

Two pairs observed south end of Ile a la Crosse Lake, May 22. Large numbers observed on Black Bear Island Lake on the Churchill River, June 14, and above Trout Lake on the same river on June 15. One observed Otter Lake, Churchill River, June 20. Few observed at rapid above Key Lake, Churchill River, June 24. Numbers at south end of Reindeer Lake, July 3. 4. Numerous in Sucker Bay, Reindeer Lake, July 6. Observed Reindeer Lake, July 7, 9. Numerous Reindeer Lake, July 10. Observed Reindeer Lake, July 12. Observed Cochrane River, July 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 ; Du Brochet Lake, August 1, 2, 6 ; north end Du Brochet Lake, August 12.

Mallard (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Observed Polwarth, Sask., May 6; Big River, May 9 ; Crooked Lake, May 12. Nest containing three eggs found on May 13. Observed Beaver River, May 19, 21. Few observed on He a la Crosse Lake, May 25. Five observed inland from He a la Crosse Lake, May 30. Numerous on Shagwenaw Lake, Churchill River, June 1. Nest containing nine eggs found in dry grass marsh ; nest composed of blackish down and a few dry pale-yellow grasses, situated beneath a tussock of grass, Churchill River, June 2. Numerous Pelican Lake, Churchill River, June 2,4; observed below mouth of Haultain River on Churchill River, June 6.

Found nest with eight eggs in damp dead weeds at the very edge of marsh shore ; site more in swamp than is usual. Mallard very numerous in marsh above Sandy Lake on Churchill River, June 8. Observed on Sandy Lake, Churchill River, June 9. Few observed on Black Bear Island Lake on the Churchill River, June 13. Few observed Dead Lake, Churchill River, June 17. Duck, on this lake, very scarce. Duck most plentiful, so far, in neighbourhood of Pelican Lake. One or two observed on Island Lake, Churchill River, June 26 ; still remark that ducks are very scarce.

On island above Kettle Falls found three mallards' nests containing respectively nine- nine-and eight eggs, all in early stage of incubation, Churchill River, June 27.

One or two observed Reindeer River, June 28, 30 ; south end Reindeer Lake, July 4.

Observed female with nine young in water, but this species appears very scarce here, as those are the only ones seen during the last few days, Reindeer Lake, July 8. Female observed on lower reaches of the Cochrane River, July 18. Female with few young observed Cochrane River, July 21 ; another with young on July 23. Two observed, Cochrane River, July 27. Observed with young almost fully grown, Cochrane River, July 28. One observed north end Du Brochet Lake, August 10. Observed family of full-grown young chased by falcon-like hawk, which I was unable to positively identify, Cochrane River, lower reaches, August 15. Hunted duck for food north of Fort Du Brochet on September 23, 24. Noted duck very scarce. After searching far for them during two days, secured six mallard, one wigeon, one Golden-eye, and only saw two others. Searched for duck north of Fort Du Brochet on October 6, but saw none. Have concluded during last few days that all duck species from the Far North have now migrated south. First heavy fall of snow on October 3, again on October 17.

American Wigeon (Mareca Americana)

Observed at Big River, May 9; above Sandy Lake on the Churchill River, June 8, and on Sandy Lake, June 9. One taken north of Fort Du Brochet, September 24, and observed in same locality on September 26.

Green-Winged Teal (Nettion Carolinense)

A pair taken on the Beaver River, May 18.

Fairly common on Beaver River, May 21. One pair observed He a la Crosse Lake, May 25 ; numerous on Shagwenaw Lake, Churchill River, June 1, observed on marsh above Sandy Lake on the Churchill River, June 8.

Blue-Winged Teal (Querguedula Discors)

Observed Big River, May 9; Beaver River, May 19, 21. Drake Blue-winged Teal shows large cobalt-blue mark on shoulder when flying ; drake Grmi-winged Teal shows red head prominently. One pair observed near mouth of Haultain River on the Churchill River, June 6. Few observed in marsh above Sandy Lake on the Churchill River, June 9. One pair observed below Du Brochet Lake, Cochrane River, July 31.

Shoveller (Spatula Clyplata)

Pair observed Crooked River, May 15. Numerous Shagwenaw Lake, Churchill River, June 1, and Pelican Lake, June 3. Observed on Knee Lake, Churchill River, June 6.

Pintail (Dafila Acuta)

Observed Big River, May 9; Beaver River, May 19. One pair observed lie a la Crosse Lake, May 25. Numerous Pelican Lake, Churchill River, June 3. Observed adult with brood of young about eight days old on island above Kettle Falls, Churchill River, June 27. Caught two of the young. One adult and three full-grown young taken for food on Du Brochet Lake, August 6; eighteen in flock altogether.

Scaup Duck (Marila Marila)

Observed Big River, May 9 ; Crooked Lake, May 12. Beaver River, May 19, 21. Three pair observed on inland lake on east shore at north end of Ile a la Crosse Lake, May 30.