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BRITISH BIRDS. 



Temminck says, " It frequents the sea coasts in 

 winter, and is met with migratory on the rivers 

 and inland seas of the eastern parts of Europe. It 

 is common in the Baltic; and in autumn is seen on 

 its passage along the coasts of Holland and 

 France, but more especially of the Mediterranean. 

 It is likewise found in North America/' It breeds 

 on the Farn Islands. The nest is composed of 

 dried bent grass. The eggs, three in number, are 

 of an olive colour, spotted Avith brownish black. 



