econ THE SHOVELLER. 
During migrations the Shoveller appears usually in small flocks of its 
own species, or in company with Bluebills. It is occasionally seen upon the 
smaller ponds and rivers, and in its summer and winter haunts will explore 
the tiniest ditches and pools. 
Dr. Wheaton supposed that these birds nested in the northern part of 
the state, and they may have done so; but their present breeding range lies al- 
most entirely within the northern tier 
of western states and further north to 
Alaska. ‘The nest is an unpretentious 
depression lined with grasses and 
down, and is placed either 
near water or remote 
from it, ona tiny islet, 
in a conveni- ent corner 
Otte) Gehre swamp, or 
any where in open 
country. 
Taken at Buckeye Lake. 
Photo by the Author. 
A FAVORITE FEEDING GROUND. 
