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former years this bird was occasionally seen at Ipswich ; but 

 of late years it has not made its appearance. 



The Snow Goose (Anser . liyperboreus, Pallas) perhaps oc- 

 curs rarely in winter. 



The White-fronted Goose (Anser Gambelii, Hartl.), like 

 the preceding, perhaps rarely occurs in the State. 



The Barnacle Goose (Bernicla leucopsis). This European 

 species has been attributed to this coast, but apparently 

 upon insufficient evidence. It may, however, occur, as it 

 has recently been detected and taken near the southern end 

 of Hudson's Bay.* 



222. Bernicla brenta, STEPH. - - Brant. Common 

 spring and autumn migrant on the coast. 



The Hutchin's Goose (Bernicla Hutchinsii, Bon.) perhaps 

 occurs rarely during the migrations, as it has been taken in 

 Connecticut. 



223. Bernicla canadensis, BOIE. - Wild Goose. 

 Abundant spring and autumn migrant. 



224. Anas boschas, LIXN. - - Mallard. Bare spring 

 and autumn migrant. 



225. Anas obscura, GM. Black Duck. Abundant 

 winter resident. A few breed. 



226. Dafila acuta, JEXYNS. - - Pin-tail, " Sprig-tail," 

 "Pile-start." Rare winter resident along the coast. 



227. Nettion Carolinensis, BAIRD. Green-winged 

 Teal. Common during the migrations. 



228. Nettion crecca, KAUP. - - English Teal. Strag- 

 gling from Europe ; entirely accidental. " Has been taken 

 in the State by Dr. H. Bryant." f 



229. Spatula clypeata, BOIE. - - Shoveller, "Spoon- 

 billed " Duck. Rare in spring and autumn. 



230. Querquedula discors, STEPH. Blue-winged 

 Teal. Common spring and autumn migrant. 



* Professor S. F. Baird, in "American Naturalist," II. 1868, p. 49. 

 f J. A. Allen, " Proceedings of the Essex Institute," IV. 1864, p. 88. 



