116 June 8, vicinity Swift Current Conspicuous birds are the Lark Bunting, the jet black males of which show conspicuous white wing patches in flight. Its short tail and rapid wing-beat also serve to distinguish it from the Blackbird. Over a pond saw 3 Nighthawks and 4 Black Terns, and on a fence close to the railroad a McCown Longspur, with entirely black under surface, conspicuous streaks on sides of head, and streak back, white outer tail feathers. P.M. - Continuing over rolling plain of increasing elevation; many lakes but not a tree in sight for mile only short grass and low herbs. In sections put in to wheat, but mostly only original pasture. Course from Morse to Waldeck 2:05 to 2:45, gave birds as follows