Mr. H. Seebohm on the Ornithology of Siberia. 160 
ANAS cREcCcA, Linn. 
As soon as the ice broke up on the river, Teal became very 
numerous ; and on the 20th of June I took a nest with two 
eggs. I took the last Teal’s nest on the 15th of July, in lat. 
704°, with fresh eggs. 
Anas acuta, Linn. 
The Pintail was one of the commonest Ducks on the Yen- 
e-say’. I took a nest with six eggs on the 20th of June. 
ANAS PENELOPE, Linn. 
The Widgeon was very common at our winter quarters as 
soon as the ice began to break up ; and its weird cry, mée’-ydo, 
harmonized with the grating of the pack-ice and the splashing 
of the “ calving” icebergs. I took the first nest, with seven 
eggs, on the 18th of June. 
Anas Boscuas, Linn. 
The only example of the Wild Duck which I procured was a 
female which I shot near Yen-e-saisk’ on my return journey. 
FuxiguLa MARILA (Linn.). 
I did not succeed in shooting a Scaup, but frequently recog- 
nized their harsh screams. 
‘FULIGULA CLANGULA (Linn.). 
The Golden-eye was not uncommon at the Koo-ray’-i-ka. I 
had a nest with thirteen eggs brought me on the 17th of June. 
ee: 
Harevpa Guactiatis (Linn.). 
The Long-tailed Duck was common on the lakes on the 
tundra. 
(EpemMia NicRA (Linn.). 
Black Scoters were abundant at the Koo-ray’-i-ka, but so 
wary that I was never able to get within shot of them. 
MeERGUS ALBELLUs (Linn.). 
I never actually shot a Smew on the Yen-e-say’, but had 
several opportunities of identifying the bird beyond doubt. 
MERGUS MERGANSER (Linn.). 
The Goosander was not uncommon at the Koo-ray’-i-ka ; 
and I brought home several skins of this handsome Duck. 
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