It may also serve as a refuge for wintering stock which during the summer has been herded over the prairie.

The woods are at present about half denuded of leaves. Those remaining on the poplars are mostly quite yellow & falling one by one. The elms, oaks, & maples are almost entirely bare. In some sheltered localities the poplars however still retain their green tinge.

6.30 A.M. 17. m. W. of Brit. Stn. B. 27.67
11 A.M. 11º m. ì ì î B. 27.62
Noon. 9. m. ì î ì B. 27.68

8 P.M. Turtle Depot B. 28.04 calm. clear
T. 34"

Oct 6. Left the DepÙt early & travelled on to Badger Creek, stopping at a coulÈ for lunch. Rode ahead before reaching Badger Creek to strike it to the S. & shoot up it. Got only a single green winged teal.
A Scout from Dufferin arrived this evening with a spring waggon bearing a mail.

5.30 A.M. Turtle DepÙt B. 27.98 SS.W. fresh. clear
T. 39"
8 P.M. Badger Creek (Valley bottom) B. 28.40 calm. clear
T. 36"