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KED-NECKED GREBE. 
eyes of an adult killed in Eebruary were pearly white, and also referred to the faet that the eyes of the young 
birds whieh had come under his notice Avere invariably a pale straw-colour. lie adds that during the past 
twenty years over thirty examples of this species have passed through his hands, and, after having made 
inquiries concerning other specimens, he believes it improbable that a bird has ever been obtained in Great 
Britain Avith either red or broAA’n eyes. In conclusion, I can only state that Mr. Gunn’s experiences concerning 
tlie irides of the Red-necked Grebes, both adults and immature, agree in e\’ery point Avith my own, and there 
is no denying the fact that the specimens Ave examined haA"e in all cases been fresh killed. 
