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but not plentiful, in the northern parts of Scotland. 
It frequents marshy places and the margins of 
lakes and rivers, seldom betaking itself to the open 
sea-coast unless in time of frost. It feeds on the 
seed of grasses, slender roots, and insects. In 
winter its numbers are considerably augmented by 
individuals from the Continent. Its nest, which is 
lined with down, is built onthe ground. The eggs, 
from eight to ten in number, are of a yellowish 
~white colour. The flesh of the Common Teal Duck 
is highly esteemed, and is perhaps superior to that 
of any other British Duck. 
DUCK, TUrTtEeD: 
ANAS FULIGULA, Lin. 
This species frequents the southern parts of 
Britain more than the northern. It arrives in this 
country about October, and leaves in April. It 
is generally dispersed, frequenting lakes, pools, 
marshes, the still parts of rivers, and sometimes 
the open sea. It is frequently seen on our shores, 
with the Pochard, the Scaup, the Golden-eye, and 
other oceanic Ducks. It feeds chiefly on insects, 
worms, &c., for which it dives. Thereisno known 
instance of its breeding in Great Britain. It resorts 
for this purpose to Lapland and Holland, where it 
builds its nest on the borders of inland lakes, 
