THE HUTCHINS GOOSE. 



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THE summer range of this smaller species lies almost entirely north of 

 that of true canadensis, and it is more abundant westerly, altho not unknown 

 upon the Atlantic Coast. During migrations the few birds which drift 

 across this part of the country are apt to be seen associating with the larger 

 species, or even with the Mallard Ducks. Their voices are said to be finer, 

 and more like those of the domestic Goose. 



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Taken on Buckeye Lake " ' 



Pltotn by the . hith,' 



HUTCHINS C.OOSE. 



The only recent authentic instance of its occurrence in this state is that 

 of an adult female which was winged and captured upon the Licking Reser- 

 voir. Mr. William Harlow kept the bird for four years, and allowed it 

 latterly the freedom of the place, except during the migrating season. I 

 measured the bird in the summer of 1903, and found that it came well within 

 the requirements of the Hutchins Goose. 



