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BIRDS OF N O R T H E R N CANADA 341
Farlane with the parent by another Indian, who found it
near Fort St. James on 9th June of the same year. The
nest was merely a slight depression in the ground, and was
lined with a few decayed leaves. Two of the eggs contained
well- formed embryos and the third was addled. Through
the kindness of Mr. William E. Traill, Chief Trader, his
successor in the charge of New Caledonia District, parts of
three sets of these eggs, fifteen in number, were collected
during the season of 1890, taken on May 20th, 27th, and
30th, respectively. The eggs were fresh when found. They
resemble those of the Canada grouse in shape, colour, and
markings, but are a trifle smaller. Franklin's grouse is a
constant resident wherever found, and abundant enough in
certain localities." I have no recollection of having ever
seen this grouse in the districts of Mackenzie River, Athabasca,
and Cumberland. There are but two skins, and no
eggs of this grouse, i n the Ottawa Museum!
300a. CANADIAN R U F F E D GEOUSE— Bonasa umbellas togata
( Linn.).
A supposed example was shot at Fort Resolution on the
1st of April, 1885, and it was later forwarded to Dr. Bell.
On page 67 of the aforesaid Bendire's " Life Histories " he
writes: " A nest of this grouse was found by Mr. R. Mac-
Farlane near Fort St. James, B. C., on the 16th of May,
1889. It contained eight nearly fresh eggs and was placed
close to the foot of a pine tree, in a slight depression scratched
out by the bird. It was sparingly lined with grass, dry
leaves, and a few feathers, and situated near a small lake.
Judging from the number of skins of this grouse sent on at
the same time, it must be quite common there. But one
brood of grouse is raised in a season. Incubation lasts
from twenty- four to twenty- eight days, and does not really
begin until the clutch is completed, an egg probably being
deposited daily. The number of eggs to a set varies from
eight to fourteen, rarely more: In form and size the eggs
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| OCR | BIRDS OF N O R T H E R N CANADA 341 Farlane with the parent by another Indian, who found it near Fort St. James on 9th June of the same year. The nest was merely a slight depression in the ground, and was lined with a few decayed leaves. Two of the eggs contained well- formed embryos and the third was addled. Through the kindness of Mr. William E. Traill, Chief Trader, his successor in the charge of New Caledonia District, parts of three sets of these eggs, fifteen in number, were collected during the season of 1890, taken on May 20th, 27th, and 30th, respectively. The eggs were fresh when found. They resemble those of the Canada grouse in shape, colour, and markings, but are a trifle smaller. Franklin's grouse is a constant resident wherever found, and abundant enough in certain localities." I have no recollection of having ever seen this grouse in the districts of Mackenzie River, Athabasca, and Cumberland. There are but two skins, and no eggs of this grouse, i n the Ottawa Museum! 300a. CANADIAN R U F F E D GEOUSE— Bonasa umbellas togata ( Linn.). A supposed example was shot at Fort Resolution on the 1st of April, 1885, and it was later forwarded to Dr. Bell. On page 67 of the aforesaid Bendire's " Life Histories " he writes: " A nest of this grouse was found by Mr. R. Mac- Farlane near Fort St. James, B. C., on the 16th of May, 1889. It contained eight nearly fresh eggs and was placed close to the foot of a pine tree, in a slight depression scratched out by the bird. It was sparingly lined with grass, dry leaves, and a few feathers, and situated near a small lake. Judging from the number of skins of this grouse sent on at the same time, it must be quite common there. But one brood of grouse is raised in a season. Incubation lasts from twenty- four to twenty- eight days, and does not really begin until the clutch is completed, an egg probably being deposited daily. The number of eggs to a set varies from eight to fourteen, rarely more: In form and size the eggs |
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