THE BIRDS OF RAINHAM. /I 



GADWALL. 

 Anas strepera, Linn. 



The Gadwall taking a view of our numerous craft 

 gives them a wide berth ; are very seldom if ever 

 shot. 



PINTAIL. 

 Dafila acuta (Linn.). 



The Pintail is much more common than the two 

 preceding species. Scarcely a severe winter passes 

 without a pair or two being shot on some of the 

 creeks and salt marshes on the Medway. 



GARGANY. 



Querquedula circia (Linn.). 



A pair of Garganys were shot on one of our island 

 marshes on the 7th day of March, 1874, and three 

 immature birds were shot on one of our creeks, 

 August, 1893. 



WILD DUCK. 

 Anas BoschaS) Linn. 



In severe winters after a strong breeze from the 

 east, Wild Ducks in small numbers come into our 

 creeks for shelter. A neighbouring proprietor has 



