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cember. Some few have been observed to remain all winter. 
They are again seen with us in April and May, on their way 
north, when they are in the best condition. Feed exclusively on 
Zostcra marina, or eel-grass, and other marine plants. The his- 
tory of its migrations is not yet complete. On the Atlantic coast 
it has been observed from 73° to 38° north. On the Pacific, it 
appears to range from Columbia river, where it was seen by Mr. 
Townsend, to the 26th parallel. The Brant is capable of domes- 
tication, and is found on both continents. — JVat His. of Jf. Y. 
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