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2. L. parasiticus (Arctic Gull). 



We are informed by Josejjh Sabine, Esq. that he procured a 

 yovmg Arctic Gull, killed on a rabbit-Avarren near Brandon the 

 beainnino of October 1819- In the same month another bird of 

 this species was shot at Yarmouth. 



Genus LXIII. Procellaria. 



1. P. pelagica (Stormy Petrel). 



This kind of Petrel sometimes makes its appearance on the 

 coasts, and has been shot from the beach at Yarmouth. The 

 oil issued from the nostrils of one which we killed on the S tour, 

 May 29th, 1820. The forepart of the head of this bird is cu- 

 riously peaked, which does not seem to be noticed by any author. 

 It is extremely buoyant when tloating on the water. 



Genus LXIV. Anas. 



1. Anscr ferus (Gray-lag Goose). 



2. A. Segetum (Bean Goose). 



The Bean Goose is occasionally met with in this part of the 

 island, particularly about Yarmouth. It is said to be more 

 common than the Gray-lag Goose. 



3. A. alhifrons (White-fronted Goose). 



4. A. leucopsis (Bernacle Goose). 



5. A. Bernicla (Brent Goose). 



During the winter the Brent Goose is not uncommon. The 

 cry of a flock of these birds very much resembles the noise of a 



pack 



