94 SURF SCOTER. 



SURF SCOTER. 



PLATE CXCV. FIGURE II. 



Anas perspicillata , TEMMINCK. 



Oidemia perspicillata, FLEMING. SELBY. 



rriHE nest of this species, placed on the coasts of 

 inland seas, and by the borders of lakes, 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 four, five, or six in number, and 

 of an oval shape; their colour pale yellowish or cream 

 white. 



