Very common in the northern parts of Hudson bay and on the Arctic islands. Breeds on the islands of the ponds. Remains in the open water of Hudson bay throughout the winter. Numbers killed at that season at Fullerton. Skins and eggs from Fullerton and Southampton.
Somateria mollissima borealis (Brehm.).—Northern Eider.
A number shot along with the American Eider, in the neighbourhood of Fullerton. Skins from Fullerton.
Somateria dresseri, Sharpe.—American Eider.
Common everywhere in Hudson bay and to the northward, wherever small islands are found along the shores suitable for breeding. Very common on the west side of Roes Welcome, but rare on the opposite side owing to the absence of small islands fringing Southampton. Skins and eggs from Fullerton.
Somateria spectabilis (Linn.).—King Eider.
Common in the northern part of Hudson bay, especially so about the limestone islands, where they breed on the islands of the numerous ponds. Do not breed on the islands like the American Eider. Very numerous on the east side of Roes Welcome. Skins and eggs from Fullerton and Southampton.
Branta canadensis hutchinsii (Rich.)—Hutchins Goose.
Numerous in the spring about Fullerton. Found breeding on Southampton in end of June. Nests in swampy ground, built up of moss and grass. Skins and eggs from Southampton.
Branta canadensis hutchinsii (Rich.).—Hutchins Goose.