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Anser Hyperboreus, Grael. Snow Goose. 



This spei'ies is seen late in the fall in large flocks, numbering sometimes not less 

 than two hundred. 



Anser Albifrons, Bechst. White-fronted Goose. 

 Met in large numbers spring and fall. 



AusER Leucopsis, Bechst. ■ 



In December, 1850, there was a single barnacle goose kept about the harbor for 

 two weeks. 



Anser Bernicla, Linn. Brant. 



Occasionally met on the lake shore. Rare. 



Anser Hutchinsii, Rich. Hutchinson's Goose. 



Large flocks of this species occasionally visit us in the fall; rarely seen in the spring. 



Cygnus Americanus, -Sharpless American Swan. 

 Visit us regularly spring and fall. 



Cygnus Bcccinator, Rich. 



This larger swan is frequently seen, and occasionally shot in our vicinity. 



*Anas Clypeata, Linn. Shoveller. 



Not uncommon. A few nest in the prairie slews. 



*Anas Boschas, Linn. Mallard. 

 Common. 



*Anas Obscurus, Gmel. Black Duck. 



Numerous in the interior — seldom visit the lake. 



Anas Strepera, Linn. Grev Duck. 



Shot 2d March, 1843, the onh^ specimens we ever met wi'.b. 



Dafila Acuta, Linn. Pin-tail Duck. 



Common only early in spring and late in the fall. 



Mareca Americana, Gmel. American ^yido•eon. 

 Abundant. 



*QuERQUEDULA DiscoRS, Linn. Blue-winged Teal. 

 Very abundant. Nest in all the large slews. 



*QuERQUEDULA Carglinensis, Steph. Green-winged Teal, 

 Common. 



*Denronessa Sponsa, Linn. AVood Duck, 

 Common. 



