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year even in places where there was plenty of water. The snipe 
have evidently gone on to other places, I hear from Kirkee, for in- 
stance, that it has been a very good snipe year there. Quail have also 
been scarce, and I have never seen them in any numbers. ‘The most 
numerous duck have been the Gadwall (Chaulelasmus streporus), the 
White Eye (Nyroca ferruginea), the Tufted Duck (Z’. cristata), the 
Spotted Bill (Anas peecilorhyncha), and of course the Shoveller (Spa- 
tula elypeata)., Of these the Gadwall was in most numbers; the 
Shoveller was not so numerous, as I was given to understand would 
be the case. 
Sportsmen are very apt to call the Tufted Duck, the Golden Eye, 
from the fact of its having golden irides. This may give rise to error, 
as the Golden Hye is the accepted name of Clangula glaucion, which, 
according to Barnes, has only twice been recorded in India. The 
Spotted Bill was very common, but it is liable to be thought more 
numerous than in reality, as it is a large, slow-flying bird, and at 
Once attracts attention. 
Anodd Pochard (J. ferina) was occasionally seen in the bag, as also 
the Red-crested (FP. rufina). The Mallard (Anas boschas) was seen 
a little oftener both in the bag and out. The Brahminy Duck 
(Tadorna casarca) was, I think, in about equal numbers to the 
Mallard. During October on one occasion I saw on two tanks large 
numbers of the Pintail (Dafila acuta). Since then T have only seen 
an odd one or two occasionally, and never a flock. 
A Widgeon I never saw shot or noticed alive. As regards the 
Teal—the Common Teal (Querquedula erecca)—was common. Of the 
Garganey (Q. circia) I only saw a few, and none in full plumage. ‘The 
Marbled Teal (Ch. angustirostris) was fairly common, which I believe 
is unusual. This species can easily be passed over, when flying, as a 
duck, on account of its large expanse of wings. ‘The Cotton Teal 
( Nettopus coromandclianus) at the commencement of the season was 
to be seen on nearly every tank, but latterly it became decidedly 
rare. Several Whistling Teal (Dendrocygna javanica) were noticed 
from time to time. 
The only Goose I saw shot was the Grey Goose (Anser cinereus). 
Geese flying over were frequently seen, which were no doubt of this 
Species, 
On one occasion near Dungarwa, on approaching @ very “ ducky” 
looking tank, my shikari told me that there would be no duck there, 
as there were several muggers in it, and, true enough, there was not 
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