SU RF SCOTER 



PLATE CXCV. FIGURE II. 



Anas perspicillata, .... TEMMINCK. 



(Edemia perspitillata, . . . FLEMING. SELBY. 



THE nest of this rare visitor is placed on the coasts of 

 inland seas, and by the borders of lakes. It is formed 

 of dry and withered weeds, flags, and grasses, in the midst 

 of a hummock or tuft of grass. The down of the bird 

 itself serves for the lining. The hollow of the interior is 

 said by Audubon to be six inches across, by two and a 

 half in depth. 



The eggs are six to eight in number, and of an oval 

 shape ; their colour pale yellowish or cream white. 



