A WALK ACROSS LAPLAND.
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been recorded so far north. On Aug. 25th, between Jankala and Takkunen, about twenty miles south of Rovaniemi, we had a good view of a flock of Siskins, Chrysomitris spinus, feeding on the birch trees by the roadside. There was no doubt about them, but in order to have some proof we thought we had better shoot one; however, luckily for the bird, the shot was unsuccessful.
It may be worth recording that on the road between Kemi and Torneå we caught a Common Viper, which moved away sluggishly, but was vicious enough when caught; it was the only Snake we saw. On Aug. 26th we reached Torneå, and brought our walk to an end, for it was necessary to travel home quickly by steamer and rail.
