50 BIRDS OF OHIO. 
tarian. This goose may be domesticated with little difficulty, 
but measures should be taken to prevent its migration 
when the season approaches. 
The migrations are not regular, but may begin late in 
February and continue well into April. Few or none are 
seen in autumn before the first touch of winter drives them 
south. 
56. (172a.) BRANTA CANADENSIS HUTCHINSII (Rich.). 
245a, 
Hutchins Goose. 
Synonyms: Bernicla hutchinsii, B. canadensis hutchinsii, An- 
ser hutchinsii. : 
Lesser Canada Goose, Little Wild Goose. 
Wheaton, Ohio Agri. Report, 1860, 370, 378. 
Dr. Wheaton admitted this species to his list on the au- 
thority of Mr. R. K. Winslow, who stated that several speci- 
mens had been taken in Sandusky bay. No specimens seem 
to have been preserved. A live specimen in the possession 
of Mr. William Harlow, of Millersport, on Licking reser- 
voir, has been carefully examined by Mr. W. L. Dawson, 
and proves to belong to this form. It was captured in the 
wild state and has been domesticated by Mr. Harlow. 
Subfamily Cycnina. Swans. 
Two species of swans are found in the state, both of them 
during the migrations only. They are seldom seen, except 
when the weather conditions force them near the ground in 
their migrations, when flocks may be noticed during the 
northward movement. Such large birds, with such long 
slender necks, could not be expected to dive for food. They 
are not so undignified as to tip up, but simply immerse the 
head and neck to glean from the surface of the mud bottom. 
Their food is almost wholly vegetation, but some mollusks 
seem to be eaten sometimes. 
