454 THE ZOOLOGIST. 



my boat. The usual number of eggs varies from two to five 

 in number. 



P. nigricollis, Brehm ? (Eared Grebe). — In December, 1897, 

 whilst out shooting Duck on a big broad, I saw a Grebe, which I 

 am nearly certain was this species ; but not collecting birds at the 

 time, and knowing very little about Indian birds, and also not 

 wishing to frighten the Duck by firing, I did not shoot it. 

 Since then I have examined specimens of the Eared Grebe, 

 and they exactly resemble the bird I saw. This Grebe has 

 been procured in Calcutta, and will almost certainly be found 

 here. 



