. r Bulletin 



Birds of Princeton. I Princeton 



■^ L Bird Club 



9 (131). Hooded Merganser. Lophodytes cucullatus 



{Linn.'). 



A rare migrant; the only record is March 16, 1881, when a single 

 individual was taken by Prof. Phillips at Grover's Pond. 



10 (132). Mallard, Anas boschas Linn. 



Formerly a tolerably common migrant. At present this species, 

 although occurring regularly each year, is rather rare. During October 

 1898, I saw two, and in February of the following year a male was se- 

 cured at Grover's Pond by Mr. Wyckoff. Mr. Scott shot an individual, 

 September 15, 1875, which was mounted, and is at present in the 

 University Collection, No. 797. 



11 (133). Black Duck. Anas obscura 6^;«^/. 



This is the most common representative of the order. Arriving 

 from the north sometimes as early as September 10, they remain until 

 the ponds freeze, reappearing again during March and April. So far 

 as is known, none spend the summer in this locality ; but were it not 

 for the continuous fusillade made by the spring gunners, it is very 

 probable that several pairs would nest here every year. A few winter 

 in mild seasons. 



12 (139). Green-winged Teal. Nettion carolinensis 



[Gmel.'). 



Formerly a not uncommon migrant, now regularly but very infre- 

 quently seen each year. During September 1899, I saw two small 

 flocks of Green-winged Teal, and took a single individual the follow- 

 ing spring. 



13 (140). Blue-winged Teal. Querquedula discors 



{Linn.). 



A rather uncommon migrant, especially in spring, but much more 

 frequently seen than the preceding species. Mr. T. N. Wrenn took an 

 individual on the Millstone, April 20, 1899, which is now in his posses- 

 sion. Another was taken by myself, September 28, 1900. The birds 

 occur here from April i to May 10, and from September i to Octo- 

 ber 10. 



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