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of the feathers margined with white ; rest of the 
under parts the same, but with more white. 
The eggs are said to be of a pale buff, tinged with 
green. 
Pocuarp, Fuligula ferina. The Pochard is a 
much more common bird in our county than the 
last-mentioned species: it is a constant winter 
visitor to our coast, and it also frequently makes its 
appearance on the ornamental ponds, in the stagnant 
pools, the larger rhines and ditches in the marsh, 
and on the river. By gamekeepers and others about 
here the Pochard is invariably spoken of as the 
“ Wigeon.” It is easily kept in confinement, and 
lives very contentedly with the Wild Duck and other 
ornamental wild-fowl; it requires very little pinion- 
ing to keep it at home: the wings being very short 
and small for the size of the body, a very little less 
keeps the bird from rising: in its wild state it does 
not do this very easily, but when once up it can fly 
for a very long distance and at a moderate pace. 
On land the Pochard seems much out of place, as 
do all the diving Ducks, its walk being a most un- 
comfortable waddle; I have, however, seen my 
tame ones walk a considerable distance in the 
evening in search of food. 
The Pochard seeks much of its food by diving, at 
which it is very expert, and will remain under water 
for along time. According to Meyer its food con- 
sists of roots, seeds, blossoms, stalks and young 
