CXLII. 



ANSER BRENTA. (Flem.) 



Brext Goose, 



I AM glad of the opportuuity afforded me by the kindness 

 of Mr. Yarrell, to figvu'e the egg of this species, although 

 unable to accompany it with any desirable information. 



The Brent Goose is said to breed like the other species 

 in Northern Countries, making its nest as they do, in swamps 

 and desolate places. Fig. 1. 



ANAS ACUTA. (Linn.) 

 Pintail Duck. 



The Pintail Duck has not yet been discovered breeding 

 in this Country, but retires with many more of our winter 

 visitants, to more northern and less inhabited Countries, for 

 that purpose; the nest is no doubt placed (as are those of all 

 the species about which we know anything) in the near 

 neighbourhood of standing or running water. 



