72 BIRDS OBSERVED IN PURBECK. 



225. Common Bernicle, Anas Leucopsis. 



In 1842, I saw a specimen which had been killed in 

 Purbeck, in the month of February in that year. 



226. Brent Bernicle, Anas torquatus. 

 232. Whistling Swan, Cygnus ferus. 



Frequent in severe winters. Several were killed in 

 Poole harbour in the month of January, 1855; and 

 in the following winter, between Brownsea and the 

 Purbeck shore. 



236. Common Shieldrake, Tadorna Bellonii. 



Frequently occurs during the winter. It bred abun- 

 dantly upon the Islands which are situated between 

 Brownsea and the Purbeck shore, as recently as the 

 year 1842. The last nest was in 1849, and was 

 destroyed. Specimens were killed in the harbour, 

 during the winter of 1855 and 6. 



238. Shoveller, Anas clypeata. 



Not uncommon in severe winters. I find recorded in 

 my note-book, that three of these birds were killed 

 in Poole harbour, in the last week in March, 1840; 

 and also two in the winter of 1855-6. 



239. Gad wall, Anas Strepera. 



A winter visitor, but not common. Two specimens, 

 male and female, were shot at Brownsea, in the 

 month of January, 1841. 



240. Pintail. Anas acuta, 



A winter visitant. 



242. Mallard, Anas Boschas. 



Common. Very abundant in severe winters. Some 

 remain throughout the year. The nest is frequently 

 made at a considerable distance from the water: A 

 furze-brake is a favourite locality. 



244. Teal, Anas Crecca» 



Of frequent occurrence. I am informed that it breeds 

 on Bro^vnsea Island. 



245. Wigeon, Mareca Penelope. 



A regular winter visitor. Very abundant in severe 

 weather. 



