SMEW. 



LOUGH DIVER. WHITE ^^UN. WHITE MERGANSER. 

 WHITE-HEADED GOOSANDER. 



PLATE CXCIX. FIG. I. 



Mergus alhellus, . . Pennant. Montagtt. 



The nest of the Smew is made of dry grass, and 

 lined with, the down of the bird itself. It is placed 

 on the ground, upon the banks of lakes and rivers, 

 not far from the water, or in a hollow in a tree. 



The eggs are said to be eight or ten, or from that 

 to fourteen, in number, and of a yellowish white 

 colour. 



