6$ PROCEEDINGS OF THE 



Puffin. — Fratercula arctica (Linnaeus). One found dead on the 

 shore of Loch Tay in July, 1878, by Mr. Dewar. 



Great Northern Diver. — Colymbus glacialis, Linnaeus. Fre- 

 quents Loch Tay. Col. Drummond Hay has known instances 

 of these birds being taken in the nets set for pike on Loch Ordie. 



Black-throated Diver. — Colymbus arcticus, Linnaeus. Mr. J. A. 

 Harvie-Brown states that at least one pair breeds near Pitlochry, 

 while Col. Drummond Hay has seen one specimen in splendid 

 plumage which was killed there. 



Little Grebe. — Podiceps minor (Gmelin). Often seen on the lochs. 



Great Cormorant. — Phalacrocorax carbo (Linnaeus). Killed by 

 Mr. Dewar on Loch Tay, and now in his collection. 



Shag. — Phalacrocorax cristatus (Faber). Not a rare bird on 

 Loch Tay, and I have seen two or three at different times on Loch 

 Glassie, near Aberfeldy. 



Leactis Petrel. — Procellaria leucorrhoa (Vieillot). One shot by 

 Mr. Dewar on Loch Tay, in July, 1875. 



Stormy Petrel. — Procellaria pelagica, Linnaeus. One found dead 

 in Glen Tilt on November 1st, 1868. 



Obs. Wild Geese are frequently seen passing and repassing during 

 their autumnal and vernal migrations, but it is impossible to say to 

 what species they belong. 



Whooper. — Cygnus musicus, Bechstein. In severe winters to 

 be seen on many of the lochs. 



Obs. Black Swan. — Seen on Loch Tay by Mr. Dewar. No doubt 

 an escaped bird. 



Widgeon. — Mareca penelope (Linnaeus). Common in winter. 



Teal. — Nettium crecca (Linnaeus). Plentifully distributed all 

 over the district. Breeds in considerable numbers by the 

 numerous burn sides, and in the peat-hags. 



Wild Duck. — Anas boschas, Linnaeus. Common. 



Shoveller. — Spatula clypeata (Linnaeus). A pair of these birds 

 was seen at the mouth of the river Dochart by Mr Homes, when 

 fishing at Killin. 



Pochard. — Fuligula ferina (Linnaeus). Not uncommon on Loch 

 Tay. A nest of this species was found on a small loch at Kilbryde, 

 near Dunblane, this season, 1879. 



Tufted Duck. — Fuligula cristata (Leach). Pretty common on 

 Loch Tay. Mr. Dewar has frequently shot them. 



Scaup. — Fuligula marila (Linnaeus). Occasionally to be seen on 

 Loch Tay. 



