String 1921, Portland to Prince Rupert. 47. learn more, Willow Goldfinches in dark plumage were abundant there were also Green-backed Goldfinches in all probability. Russet-backed Thrushes, were abundant and heard often. Heard a Red-breasted Nuthatch out at Stewarts Orchard, also saw several Band-tailed Pigeons. Sun May 23, 8 a.m. left Union Depot for Seattle. Dull uneventful trip. Saw a few unusual birds I took to be Hungarian Partridges. Spent all afternoon and evening in Seattle with Mr Swarth, left on board the G.Y.P. Steamer "Prince Rupert" at eleven thirty. Spent the next day at Vancouver B.C., getting under weigh that evening. thru Capt. Proberton I met a Mr. Green, a friend of Allan Brooks who is going up to Portland Island to look for Marbled Murrelets nests, as well as those of Jaundiced Warblers and Plarrnigan. A most interesting (Mr.Green.) May 24. Mr. and unusual man, and between him and Mr. Swarth no time hung heavily on my hands, for both have been all over this country and have much to tell. To Prince Rupert. Swarth saw b Mt. Garbo on mainland) The boat and service were excellent, and altho the latter part of the trip was rainy and cold, it passed quickly. Had a choppy crossing of Queen Charlotte Sound and the decks were deserted for a while, but the calm water farther on restored health and appetites. The only touch lacking to the romance of Queen Charlotte Sound is the fact