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bars across the tail feathers. The habits of 
the Black-tailed Godwit are similar to those of 
the last-named species. It breeds in small num- 
bers in some of the English fens. The greater 
number appear to be migratory, visiting our coasts 
in October and departing in spring. It is much 
less numerous with us than the other species. 
The nest is placed on the ground, sheltered by 
herbage, and is made of leaves and grass. The 
egos, generally four in number, are light brown, 
with a greenish tinge, covered with spots and 
blotches of a darker hue. 
GOOSANDER. 
,Merrevus Meraanser, Lin. 
These birds may be considered as winter 
visitors, although some individuals remain to breed 
in the northern parts of Scotland. They are 
rarely found in the southern parts of England, 
except in severe weather; and are said to visit 
Ireland only in the winter. They are found in 
the northern parts of the Continent, and in 
winter have been seen in Holland, France, Italy, 
and other southern parts. 
The Goosander is found also in the United 
States, Hudson’s Bay, Greenland, and other north- 
