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the neighbourhood of the coast, and occasionally to be seen inland, 
where it also breeds. Hatches its eggs about the middle of June. 
Dunlin (Tringa alpina, Linn.) Not so abundant, according to my 
observation, as the last species, but frequents the same localities. 
The Tringa Schinzi of Herr Preyer is doubtless the small race of 
dunlin well known in some parts of Europe, and not the American 
bird to which that name is often misapplied: 
Sanderling (Calidris arenaria, Linn.) Possibly more common in 
Iceland than has been thought. 
Common Snipe (Gallinago media, Leach). Fairly abundant in 
suitable localities. 
Curlew (Numenius arquatus, Linn.) [Seven specimens recorded. | 
Hudsonian Curlew (N. hudsonicus, Lath.) [One specimen re- 
corded. } 
Whimbrel (N. phaeopus, Linn.) A very common bird, and one of 
the most characteristic of Iceland. Arrives at the end of April, breeds 
on the moors, and departs by the middle of September. 
Common Heron (Ardea cinerea). [A straggler.] 
Whooper [sic] (Cygnus ferus, Leach). According to all accounts, 
common in some districts of the country. 
Goose (Anser). [Species left undecided.] 
Whitefronted Goose (Anser albi/rons). On the 11th of May, 1858, 
I saw several freshly-killed examples at Reykjavik, one of which I 
purchased, and had it preserved as a specimen. 
Bernacle Goose (Bernicla leucopsis, Temm.) 
Brent Goose (B. brenta, Linn.) 
Garganey (Anas querquedula, Linn.) [Doubtful.] 
Teal (A. crecca, Linn.) Very common. Arrives the third week in 
April, and departs the beginning of October. 
Wild Duck (A. boschas, Linn.) Common in Iceland. Most remain 
through the winter, but some migrate. 
Pintail (A. acuta, Linn.) Arrives on the coast at the end of April, 
and reaches Myvatn the beginning of May, where it breeds pretty 
commonly. Probably of general distribution throughout the country. 
Disappears at the beginning of September. 
Wigeon (A. Penelope, Linn.) Not so common as the preceding, 
and arrives later. The time of its departure not ascertained. Breeds 
at Myvatn, and probably elsewhere. 
Pochard (Fuligula ferina, Linn.) [Twice observed.] 
Scaup (F. marila, Linn.) The commonest duck breeding at My- 
vatn, where they arrive about the middle of April, having reached the 
