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posed of dry grass and down, is placed near the 
edge of fresh waterin a marsh. The eggs are seven 
or eight in number, and of a uniform buffy white 
colour, tinged with green. 
DUCK, GARGANEY. 
ANAS QUERQUEDULA, Temi. 
The Garganey is met with in various parts of 
England during winter and spring, but in limited 
numbers. It was not observed in Scotland until 
March, 1841, when four birds, said to have been 
shot near Stirling, were exposed for sale in the 
market at Edinburgh. It is uncertain whether 
they remain to breed in that country. It is rare 
in Ireland also, and in Wales. It is found in 
Sweden during summer, and is plentiful in Holland 
and Germany. It breeds in France, arriving there 
in March and breeding in April. The nest, which 
is composed of dry grass, &c., is placed in a bunch 
of reeds. The eggs, from ten to fourteen in num- 
ber, are of a buff colour. 
DUCK, GOLDEN-EYE. 
ANAS CLANGULA, Lin. 
The Golden-Eyes make their appearance in this 
country in October, resorting to lakes, pools, 
