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ceding are the Mother Carey’s Chickens ” of sailors and 
others. On September 9, 1869, after a gale, a specimen 
was shot on Charles Hiver, twelve miles from the sea I 
COLYMBID^, — The Divers and Loons. 
286. Colymbus torquatus, Brunn. — Great North- 
ern Diver ^ “ Loon.” Common in autumn, winter, and spring. 
Breeds in western Massachusetts \ I do not think it does 
in this section. 
287. Colymbus arcticus, Linn. — Black-throated 
Loon, or Diver. Very rare during winter. 
288. Colymbus septentrionalis, Linn. — Red- 
throated Loon, or Diver. The most common of all the 
species during the winter and autumn, called everywhere 
‘^Cape Kace,” or ^‘Scapegrace,” by gunners. 
PODICIPIDiE, — The Grebes. 
289. Podiceps Holbollii, Beinhardt. — Red-necked 
Grebe, “ Dipper Duck.” Common during the migrations. 
290. Podiceps cristatus, Lath. — Crested Grebe. 
Common during autumn* and winter. 
291. Podiceps cornutus, Lath. — Horned Grebe. Com- 
mon during autumn and winter. This and the two pre- 
ceding frequent the salt water exclusively. Are seldom 
met with in full plumage. Called by gunners “ Devil 
Divers ” and “ Water Witches,” on account of their diving 
to elude the shot ; their power of diving and remaining 
under water a long time is certainly marvellous. 
292. Podilymbus podiceps, Lawr. — Dabchick, 
Dipper Duck.” Common during the migrations j fre- 
quents the fresh waters. 
