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ceding are the “ Mother Carey’s Chickens” of sailors and 
others. On September 9, 1869, after a gale, a specimey 
was shot on Charles River, twelve miles from the sea! 
COLYMBID, — Tue Divers anp Loons. 
286. Colymbus torquatus, Bruny. — Great North 
ern Diver, “Loon.” Common in autumn, winter, and spring 
Breeds in western Massachusetts ; I do not think it does 
in this section. 
287. Colymbus arcticus, Livy. — Black-throated 
Loon, or Diver. Very rare during winter. 
288. Colymbus_ septentrionalis, Linn. — Red- 
throated Loon, or Diver. The most common of all the 
species during the winter and autumn, called everywhere 
“Cape Race,” or “Scapegrace,” by gunners. 
PODICIPIDA, — Tue Greses. 
289. Podiceps Holbdollii, Retwearvr. — Red-necked 
Grebe, “ Dipper Duck.” Common during the migrations. 
290. Podiceps cristatus, Lars.— oe ested Grebe. 
Common during autumn and winter. 
291. Podiceps cornutus, Laty.—/orned Grebe. Com- 
mon during autumn and winter. This and the two pre- 
ceding frequent the salt water exclusively. Are seldom 
met with in full plumage. Called by gunners “ Devil 
Divers” and “ Water Witches,” on account of their diving 
to elude the shot; their power of diving and remaining 
under water a long time is certainly marvellous. 
392, Podilymbus podiceps, Lawr. — Dabehivk. 
“Dipper Duck.” Common during the migrations, fre 
quents the fresh waters. 
