Larus argentatus, Brunn.—Herring Gull.
Very common everywhere in Hudson bay; less so in the northern waters, where its place appears to be taken by the Fulmars and Skuas. Skins and eggs from Fullerton.
Xema sabinii (Sab.).—Sabine Gull.
Common in Roes Welcome, about Whale point and on the Southampton side. Flies with the Arctic Terns and also builds its nest along with those birds on the small islands in the ponds of Southampton. Skins and eggs from Southampton island.
Sterna paradisœa, Brunn.—Arctic Tern.
Very common along both sides of Roes Welcome. Breeds on the islands along the west coast and on islands in the ponds of Southampton island.
Common in Roes Welcome, about Whale point and northward.
Fulmarus glacialis (Linn.).—Fulmar.
Very common along the Atlantic coast of Labrador, especially about Cape Chidley. Common northward to Smith sound; very numerous off Hall island, on the north side of Frobisher bay.
Harelda hyemalis (Linn.).—Old-squaw.