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on the higli road on the opposite side of Hamilton Water, 

 on the 2nd of June, 1851 ; it was uninjured, and in perfect 

 plumage. On the same day a second specimen precisely 

 similar, was brought to my of&ce by a man who had observed 

 it swimming near the shore opposite Hamilton. By sending 

 his son into the water, and diving below it, the bird was 

 captured by the boy. These are the only specimens! met 

 with in Bermuda." 



Dusky Sheauwatee {P. ohscurus). This bird breeds on 

 Gumet-head Eock, and is supposed to be the "Cahow," 

 spoken of in Capt. Smith's account of the Bermudas, 1 629. 

 It was found by Captains Orde and McLeod, together with 

 the eggs and young. I have a beautiful specimen, given to 

 me by Capt. McLeod, who caught the bird on its nest in 

 May, 1849. 



Wilson's Peteel {Thalassidroma Wilsoni). I have often 

 seen these birds flying about near the North Eock, and once 

 or twice inside the outer reefs in stormy weather, but never 

 succeeded in shooting any of them. 



The following birds have been observed in Bermuda ; but, 

 as no specimens were obtained, they are placed on the 

 doubtful list : — 



Hawk Owl {Swmia funerea). Seen by Col. Drummond 

 at St. George's, quite close to him, on a Sunday afternoon, 

 otherwise it would have been shot. 



Passenger Pigeon {Ectopistes migratoria). Seen by Dr. 

 Cole. 



PuEPLE Sandpipbe {Tringa maritima). Seen by myself 

 at the entrance to St. George's Harbour. 



Glossy Ibis {Ibis falcinellus). Seen by Mr. Hurdis. 



Eed Flamingo {PTuenicopterus ruber). Seen by Mr. Hurdis. 



