BIRDS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. 147 
former years this bird was occasionally seen at Ipswich ; but 
of late years it has not made its appearance. 
The Snow Goose (dAnser hyperboreus, Pallas) perhaps oc- 
curs rarely in winter. 
The White-fronted Goose (Anser Gambelit, Hartl.), like 
the preceding, perhaps rarely occurs in the State. — 
The Barnacle Goose (Bernicla leucopsis). This European 
species has heen attributed to this coast, but apparently 
upon insufficient evidence. It may, however, occur, as it 
has recently been detected and taken near the southern end 
of Hudson’s Bay.* 
222. Bernicla brenta, Steru.— Brant. Common 
spring and autuwn migrant on the coast. 
The Hutchin’s Goose (Bernicla Hutchinsti, Bon.) perhaps 
occurs rargly during the migrations, as it has been taken in 
Connecticut. 
223. Bernicla canadensis, Bor. — IVild Gouse, 
Abundant spring and autumn migrant. 
224, Anas boschas, Linn. — Mallard. Rare spring 
and autumn migrant. 
225. Anas obscura, Gu. — Black Duck. Abundant 
winter res'dent. A few breed. 
226. Dafila acuta, Jenyns. — Pin-tail, “Sprig-tail,” 
“ Pile-start.” Rare winter resident along the coast. 
227. Wettion Carolinensis, Bairp. — Green-winged 
Teal. Common during the migrations. 
228. Nettion creccea, Kaur. — Hnglish Teal. Strag- 
gling from Europe ; entirely accidental. “Has been taken 
in the State by Dr. H. Bryant.” f 
229. Spatula clypeata, Borr. — Shoveller, ‘“ Spoon- 
billed” Duck. Rare in spring and autumn. 
230. Querquedula discors, Sreru. — Blue-winged 
Teal. Common spring and autumn migrant. 
*® Professor S. F. Baird, in “ American Naturalist,” IL 1&6, p. 49. 
t J. A. Allen, “ Proceedings of the Essex Institute,” IV. 1£64, p. §8. 
