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THE SHOVELLER. 



Although this beautiful Duck is generally only a winter 

 visitor to Scotland, it has been found breeding in various 

 Scottish counties, including East-Lothian, 1 and also in 

 Northumberland. 



It is an excellent bird for the table. When it flies, the 

 wings, which are moved rapidly, cause a peculiar sound, that 

 may be heard at some distance. 



1 Yarrell's British Birds, fourth edition, vol. iv. p. 376. 



