1 9 1 8.] Birds of the Isle of May. 279 



Brantaleucopsis. The Barnacle Goose. One is reported 

 by Mr. McCuish as having been seen on the island on 

 31 March, 1908. 



Tadorua tadorna. The Common Shelduck. Tlie only 

 records are — two killed at tlie lantern on 22 September, 

 1898, and one seen off the North Ness on 4 May, 1913. 



Anas boschas boschas. The Mallard. Seen frequently 

 in the sea off the island. 



Guerqiiediila crecca crecca. The Teal, Fairly common 

 in small numbers in September and October, and has also 

 been recorded in January, March, April, and December. 



Mareca penelope. The Wigeon. Seen occasionally, chiefly 

 in May, September, and October. 



Spatula clypeata. The Shoveler. A male ^as sent us 

 from off the island on 2 May, 1908. 



Nyroca ferina. The Pochard. A female was seen on 

 the loch by Mr. W. Evans on 4 August, 1911. 



Nyroca fuligula. The Tufted Duck. Five flew close 

 overhead ou 21 September, 1908. 



Clangula hyemalis. The Long-tailed Duck. Seen fairly 

 frequently al^out the island between October and April. 



Somateria moUissima moUissima. The Eider. Breeds on 

 the island, and may be seen in the seas around throughout 

 the year. Its numbers are greatly increased in late 

 September and October by arrivals, chiefly of full-plumaged 

 males. 



(Edemia nigra nigra. The Common Scoter. Seen occa- 

 sionally off the island in May, September, and October. 



(Edemia fusca fusca. The Velvet Scoter. Eight flew 

 close past the island on 22 September, 1913. 



