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bars across the tail feathers. The Jiabits of 

 the Black-tailed Godwit are similar to those of 

 the last-named species. It breeds in small num- 

 bers in some of the English fens. The greater 

 number appear to be migratory, visiting our coasts 

 in October and departing in spring. It is much 

 less numerous with us than the other species. 

 The nest is placed on the ground, sheltered by 

 herbage, and is made of leaves and grass. The 

 eggs, generally four in number, are light brown, 

 with a greenish tinge, covered with spots and 

 blotches of a darker hue. 



GOOSANDER. 



MERGUS MERGANSER, Lin. 



These birds may be considered as winter 

 visitors, although some individuals remain to breed 

 in the northern parts of Scotland. They are 

 rarely found in the southern parts of England, 

 except in severe weather; and are said to visit 

 Ireland only in the winter. They are found in 

 the northern parts of the Continent, and in 

 winter have been seen in Holland, France, Italy, 

 and other southern parts. 



The Goosander is found also in the United 

 States, Hudson's Bay, Greenland, and other north- 



