FOI-:^ CAGES AND AVIARIES. i8i 



THE COMMON SCOTER. 



This is a migratory species, arriving in September from 

 the north and returning thither in ^larch. It flies high, 





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The Common Scoter. 



making a considerable noise with its wings. The general 

 colour is black with blue and purple reflecdons; the male 

 has a yellow knob on the bill ; the female is blackish brown. 



THE SEA-LARK. See Plover (Ringed). 



THE SEA-MEW. See Gull (Common). 



THE SEA-PIE. See Oyster-catcher (under Plovers). 



