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BLACK-THROATED DIVEB. 



LESSER IMBER. NORTHERN DOUCKER. SPECKLED LOON. 

 PLATE CCIV. PIG. I. 



Colymlus arcticw, LINN.EUS. GMELIX. 



THIS Diver is found in Europe, in the Lapland and Norwegian seas, 

 and inland waters, even those that exist at a considerable elevation. 



In this case also the nest is naturally placed close by the brink of 

 the water. 



The eggs of the Black-throated Diver, usually two in number, are 

 laid on the bare earth, two or three yards from the water's edge. 

 They are of a dark yellowish olive brown colour, with darker or 

 blackish spots. 



