BIKDS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. 
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former years this bird was occasionally seen at Ipswich ; but 
of late years it has not made its appearance. 
The Snow Goose [Anser hyperboreus, Pallas) perhaps oc- 
curs rarely in winter. 
The White-fronted Goose {Anser Gamhelii, Hartl.), like 
the preceding, perhaps rarely occurs in the State. 
The Barnacle Goose {Bernida leucopsis). This European 
species has been attributed to this coast, but apparently 
upon insufficient evidence. It may, however, occur, as it 
has recently been detected and taken near the southern end 
of Hudson’s Bay."^ 
222. Bemicla brenta, Steph. — Brant Common 
spring and autumn migrant on the coast. 
The Hutchin’s Goose {Bernida Hutdiinsi% Bon.) perhaps 
occurs rarely during the migrations, as it has been taken in 
Connecticut. 
223. Bernida canadensis, Boie. — Wild Goose, 
Abundant spring and autumn migrant. 
224. Anas boschas, Linn. — Mallard, Bare spring 
and autumn migrant. 
225. Anas obscura, Gm. — Black Buck, Abundant 
winter resident. A few breed. 
226. Dafila acuta, Jenyns. — Pin-tail^ Sprig-tail,” 
Pile-start.” Bare winter resident along the coast. 
227. Hettion — Green-winged 
Teal. Common during the migrations. 
228. Nettion crecca, Kaup. — English Teal. Strag- 
gling from Europe ; entirely accidental. Has been taken 
in the State by Dr. H. Bryant.” f 
229. Spatula clypeata, Boie. — Shoveller^ ^^Spoon- 
billed ” Duck. Bare in spring and autumn. 
230. Querquedula discors, Steph. — Blue-winged 
Teal. Common spring and autumn migrant. 
* Professor S. F. Baird, in “ American Naturalist,” II. 1868, p. 49. 
t J. A. Allen, “ Proceedings of the Essex Institute,” IV. 1864, p. 88. 
