PACIFIC EIDER. 



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at the commencement of the third year. The Pacific 

 cider is a large and handsome duck, weighing from 

 four to six pounds. It is said to be loath to fly in 

 stormy weather and to avoid rough water, resorting to 

 the beach during wind storms or else taking to shel- 

 tered bays and inlets, where the water is quiet. 



