I go BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 



The Ruddy Duck is a common winter visitant. During my stay 

 they were abundant in December and January on Lake Cunning- 

 ham and Miller's Pond, in the neighborhood of Nassau, but all 

 had left as soon as spring had fairly set in. This species is a very 

 exjDert diver, and will often plunge beneath the surface and swim 

 under water until it has concealed itself among the reeds near the 

 shore, in preference to taking flight at the approach of some enemy. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol VI. pi. 399. 



