July 1. Proceeded on down the river Shot a Bonapartes gale, cliff swallow, and a medium sized gull with identical feet and other birds. A pair of great horned owls were seen on the river bank near fanned by 4 white grion young Two ducks were observed. The old birds disappeared before we got within range and we saw no more of them. The stomachs of the young duck, hawks taken contained the remains of birds; the Cincuosa damage, being the only species identifiable. Feathers of this spec were also seen about the nest. We passed a nest of the Redtail Hawk containing young, and many colonies of black swallows a number of nests of the cliff swallow were seen at one of These colonies. The two species, apparently nest together in perfect Harmony. Camped just before sunset on the left bank and set some traps July 2. 100 miles below Fort Smith Tanked upon: Traps taking 3- several several [illegible] Bohemian Widowings were seen near the Camp but I was unable to obtain one. They flew about flycatching apart by like Cedar overwings. We remain Fed in camp until after dinner as we Had some birds and mammals to stom and having finished up today Thing we again started down the river. We proceeded on at a good rate until about 7:30 and camped on the right bank, a short distance below two large Islands, presumably near Point Ennuyers as near as we could judge from the map. Many birds were seen which are elsewhere recorded. Near our Camp were seen several tompa performing their evolution. July 3. Proceeded on down the river Sama goshawk, which had cap- tured a rabbit, and was fed rig on him. During the afternoon we saw many Mallards & eidgeous. Shot two musk rats. About noon we saw a smoke