280 PRAIRIE AND FOREST. 



The SOUTHERLY, as well as the dipper, are essentially sea- 

 ducks, neither being found inland. The former doubtless 

 derives its name from the notes it utters when calling to 

 each other or when alarmed. In stormy weather they are 

 particularly garrulous, and the notes " Sou-southerly " may 

 be heard in every direction, as distinctly uttered as if by 

 a human being, and the intonation is particularly musical. 

 They also possess great beauty of plumage, the preponder- 

 ating coloring being rich brown interspersed with white. 



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They are a little larger than our teal ; however, they are 

 tough and fishy, consequently little used for the table when 

 other varieties can be obtained, so that, except in cases of 

 necessity, the sportsman ought always to spare them. 



The WHISTLER is about the size of the former, but fuller 

 in form. It is a dark, sombre bird, with a beautiful white 

 bar on each wing. They derive their name from a sharp 

 whistling sound emanating from each wing when in flight. 

 Unlike the former species, they frequent the rapids and 

 air-holes of rivers in severe frost; consequently are not, 

 strictly speaking, sea-ducks. When in such haunts, they 



