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posed of dry grass and down, is placed near the 

 edge of fresh water in a marsh. The eggs are seven 

 or eight in number, and of a uniform buffy white 

 colour, tinged with green. 



DUCK, GAKGANEY. 



ANAS QUERQTJEDTTLA, Temm. 



The Garganey is met with in various parts of 

 England during winter and spring, but in limited 

 numbers. It was not observed in Scotland until 

 March, 1841, when four birds, said to have been 

 shot near Stirling, were exposed for sale in the 

 market at Edinburgh. It is uncertain whether 

 they remain to breed in that country. It is rare 

 in Ireland also, and in Wales. It is found in 

 Sweden during summer, and is plentiful in Holland 

 and Germany. It breeds in France, arriving there 

 in March and breeding in April. The nest, which 

 is composed of dry grass, &c., is placed in a bunch 

 of reeds. The eggs, from ten to fourteen in num- 

 ber, are of a buff colour. 



DUCK, GOLDEN-EYE. 



ANAS CLANGULA, Lin. 



The Golden-Eyes make their appearance in this 

 country in October, resorting to lakes, pools, 



