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the bird above-named, and number from seven or eight to 
as many as thirteen. 
THE GOOSANDER. 
Tur Goosander breeds in the Highlands of Scotland, and 
situates its nest in hollow trees and crevices of rock, 
generally near the water. Very little, if any, material is 
said to be used excepting the warm lining of greyish- 
white down from the bird’s own body. The eggs number 
from eight to a dozen or thirteen, creamy-white and smooth- 
shelled. 
THE GREAT CRESTED GREBE, 
Te midland and eastern counties contain the favourite 
breeding resorts of this handsome bird. Its nest is com-, 
posed of all kinds of dead aquatic vegetation, such as reeds 
and flags, and is situated in or on the water of lakes, 
broads, large tarns, and meres. The bird lays three or four 
eggs, sometimes even as many as five, white and chalky 
when first laid, but soon becoming soiled and dirty. 
THE BLACK GUILLEMOT. 
Tue Isle of Man, Hebrides, Orkneys, Shetlands, and some 
parts of Ireland are favoured by this bird as a breeder. 
Its nest is situated in crevices and under ledges and 
boulders of rock. No materials of any kind are used for 
its nest. The eggs number two, varying from light 
bluish-green to light buffy-white in ground colour, spotted, 
