OF THE BIRDS MENTIONED rar 
other birds. Nest: In late April to early June. Situ- 
ated ; In a low bush or tree, or in a hedge or stump, and 
often near the ground. About 3 inches across inside, 
open. Made of: Grass, fine fibres and dead leaves, 
lined with horsehair and dead leaves. Rather loosely 
constructed. Eggs: Dark brown with a deep olive- 
green tinge. Generally five. 
12. POCHARD OR POACHARD 
(Pages 112-115) 
Anas or Fuligula ferina (one of the Fuligulae—ocean 
‘ ducks, as opposed to freshwater ducks—to which also 
belong the geese, swans and pelicans, etc.). Syn. : Red- 
eyed Poker, Red-headed Poker, Dunbird (probably from 
its general dun colour), etc. One of the wild ducks 
that frequent our shores, and some inland waters, a 
few remaining here all the year round and breeding. 
The great majority, however, arrive in October and 
return northwards for breeding purposes in spring. It 
is rather smaller than the common wild duck, and more 
stumpy in appearance, and is distinguished at once 
by its dark chestnut-red head (hence synonym), con- 
trasting strongly with the black breast and greyish- 
white back and under part of the body (these feathers 
have a beautiful silvery appearance and are beautifully 
