92 THE BIRDS OF THE BRISTOL DISTRICT. 
Shag. — p. graculus. Once seen at Shirehampton some 
years ago (J. A. N.). 
Gannet. —Siola bassana. A party of four or five was seen 
on Denny Isle on September 3rd 1893 (J. A. N.). 
Common Heron. — Ardea cinerea. Resident. Fairly common. 
Little Bittern. — Ardetta minuta. Was obtained at 
Weston-super-Mare in October 1865, by Rev. Murray 
A. Matthew. 
Bittern. — Botaurus stellaris. Occurs nearly every winter. 
At Hambrook, July 1891 : Portishead, December 29tli 
1891; Clevedon, 1892; Novers, 1892; Ashley Down, 
January 1900 (H. J. C, J. A. N.). 
Grey Lag-Goose. — Anser cinereus. Occurs on the Severn 
coast in winter. 
White-fronted Goose. — A. albifrons. Occurs on the Severn 
coast in winter. This is the most abundant of the four 
species of geese which visit the district. 
Bean-Goose. — A. segetum. Occurs on the Severn coast in 
winter. 
Brent Goose. — Bernicla brenta. Occurs on the Severn 
coast in winter. 
Bewick's Swan. — Cygnus bcwicki. Occurred at Clevedon, 
1879. 
Common Sheld-Duck. — Tadorna cornuta. Resident. 
Breeds in fair numbers near the Severn coast. 
Mallard. — Anas boscas. Resident. Nests in suitable 
localities, 
Shoveller. — Spatula clypeata. A few pairs breed on the 
moors of North Somerset. 
Pintail. — Dafila acuta. Occurs on the Severn coast 
(J. A. N.). 
Teal. — Nettion crecca. Occurs commonly on the Severn 
coast in winter. 
