HOODED MERGANSER— SMEW. 245 
A female was procured at Broughton, near Stockbridge, 
on January 8th, 1 894 (Davies). 
Mr. Meade-Waldo has observed non-breeding birds in 
the summer.^ 
Wise says it is known to the fishermen at Christchurch 
as the "razorbill." 2 
In the Isle of Wight it only approaches the coast in 
severe weather, and adult birds are rare.^ 
189. Mergus aictdlafus. Hooded Merganser. 
A very rare accidental visitor. 
A very fine adult male is in the Hart collection at 
Christchurch, which was shot in the neighbourhood by 
Aaron Chief, in the winter of 1854. 
There is also another adult male in Lord Malmesbury's 
collection at Heron Court, and it is unfortunate that 
no particulars are obtainable concerning this very rare 
specimen, beyond the fact that it is said to have been 
procured in the district. 
It is a native of North America. 
190. Mei^gMs albellus. Smew. 
An irregular winter visitor to the coast. 
A specimen in the Heron Court collection was shot on 
the Stour by the second Earl of Malmesbury, during very 
severe weather, on January 20th, 1823. 
^ "Victoria History of Hants." = " New Forest." 
3 "Hants Court Guide." 
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