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for instance, near Loch Naver : in the winter it is 

 one of the most numerous of all wild-fowl. 



126. The Eider Duck breeds on some islands at 

 the entrance of the Kyle of Tongue. 



127. The King Duck is seen in the same district, 

 but only rarely. 



128. The Velvet Duck is in abundance during 

 the winter on the east coast. 



129. The Common Pochard, 



130. The Scaup Duck, 



131. The Golden Eye, are all common during 

 the winter; the latter is said to breed here occa- 

 sionally : I saw a pair about the 1 5th of May in 

 Loch Laighal. 



132. The long-tailed Duck is very numerous on 

 the east coast during the winter. 



133. The Merganser breeds about some of the 

 lakes near Scowrie and elsewhere. 



134. The Goosander also is not uncommon. 



135. The Sclavonian Grebe, and 



136. The Little Grebe, are permanent inhabit- 

 ants : the latter is to be found in most localities. 



137. The Great Northern Diver frequents the 

 northern parts of the county. I saw this bird near 

 Durness about the 14th of May. The people 

 tell me that it is frequently seen about that 

 coast accompanied by a young one, apparently 



