Point Loreau, M. B. 1876. (April 18) flying so low over the surface that they are lost to view behind each swell. In the afternoon we went out again for a short time and shot two fin adlt. 2 & jarquieillota. When la cost is hard hit and flying off drops, a portion at least of the flock usually turn back and light near him. Saw my first raven to day, a fine large fellow that passed almost within foot of the light house. He looked very like a crow rather longer than larger, his flight rather more easy with on or two intervals of sailing. Early this morning Mr. Stouds saw a pair of harlequin ducks diving near the rocks but they soon left. I forgot to mention that Mr. I informs me that the ravens build in the face of a rocky cliff about a mile to the East of here. Hornsants are flying about all day as usual. In the afternoon saw a pair of Brin guyllle flying over the point and watched them a long time through the glass. They make a very clear dash like a loon leaving only a ring on the water. I find myself now able to distinguish all the water fowl at almost any distance when on wing. The most mark prominent characteristics are briefly as follows. Brant; flashing of wings like B. Can, but form of flock different & a long line parts