14 Some Waterfowl in Wartim e. 
better, but it is essentia] to keep tbem away from water until 
tbey are practically fully feathered. Amongst the ducks that 
reared yotrng on the pond were Red-crested Pochards, Wigeon, 
Pintail, and Chilian Teal; in each case one duckling only being 
reared. As tliese were unpinioned they sooner or later fell 
victims to neighljouring gunners. With those reared under 
hens and in the I'^oster Mothers we were more successful, and 
quite a few young Red-crested Pochards, Rosy-billed Ducks, 
