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to is 18} inches in length, 233 inches in extent of wings, and 13 fb. in 
weight. 
Goldeneye (Anas clangula). In November procured a male of this 
species. Length 18% inches; extent of wings 273 inches. The white 
patch on the fore part of the cheek is more of a kidney than oval or 
egg shape, as represented by Macgillivray, vol. ii. p. 174. 
Black and White Dabchick (Podiceps cornulus). One shot on the 
lake in November is 14 inches in length and 23 inches in extent of 
wings. 
Passenger Pigeon (Columba migratoria). In November I examined 
a bird of this common species (a female, I believe). Length J5} inches ; 
extent of wings 23} inches. A male subsequently shot measures 17} 
inches in length. When reposing by day they prefer, I am informed, 
the dead to the living branches. Though I have occasionally seen 
considerable Hocks, | must confess to being disappointed as to their 
numbers; either 1 have been unlucky or the passenger pigeon must be 
on the decrease in these settlements. As to their amazing rapidity of 
flight, there can be but one opinion. As seen on the wing they 
resemble greatly the common paroquet of India. 
Summer Red-bird (Tanagra estiva). Shot a female Tanagra (date 
omitted). No bird has puzzled me more than this, and had it not 
been for the kindness of a neighbour it might have been long ere 
identified. 1 do not think so great a dissimilarity exists between the 
male and female of any of our European birds, the male with its 
brilliant red plumage, quills excepted, contrasting strongly with the 
yellowish green colour of the female. Length 6} inches; extent of 
wings 11 inches. 
Redbreasted Merganser (Mergus serrator). Procured a young bird 
of this species on the 27th of November. Weight 12 tb.; length 
20 inches; extent of wings 324 inches. 
Goosander (Mergus merganser). In November obtained a female 
measuring 25 inches in length, 35 inches in extent of wings, and 
weighing 3 Ibs. 
Blackthroated Loon (Colymbus arcticus). In November procured 
one of these birds. Weight 2$tbs.; length 24} inches; extent of 
wings 403 inches. 
Purple Finch (Fringilla purpurea). On the 4th of December shot 
one of these common but handsome finches. Length 6 inches; extent 
of wings 9} inches. 
Carolina Nuthatch (Sitla carolinensis). Shot a bird of this nume- 
rous species on the 5th of December. Though about the size of the 
