The fresh water attracts the fish, and these bring many terns, gulls, and two kinds of cormorant.

We saw also a pair of the beautiful black-necked swans, and several small sea-otters, the fur of which is held in such high estimation.

In returning, we were again amused by the impetuous manner in which the heap of seals, old and young, tumbled into the water as the boat passed.

They did not remain long under water, but rising, followed us with outstretched necks, expressing great wonder and curiosity.
JANUARY 7, 1835.
Having run up the coast, we anchored near the northern end of the Chonos Archipelago, in Low's Harbour, where we remained a week.

The islands were here, as in Chiloe, composed of a stratified, soft, littoral deposit; and the vegetation in consequence was beautifully luxuriant.