Concord, 
1897. 
j Nov. 24. 
I 
Dec. 9. 
Dec .10. 
Char itonetta alveola . 
Mass . 
Nearly opposite Bensen's landing (as we were proceeding 
up river this afternoon ) we started a Buffle-head Duck, a 
young Bird which Behaved in a curious manner keeping at a very 
safe distance But taking very short flights, often going not 
more than fifty or sixty yards Before realighting aid diving 
in the sane spot a number of times until again startled By 
our approach. We drove the Bird on ahead in this manner 
nearly to Dakin's Hill when it doubled Back past us. 
Took the 9 A.M. train to Concord and launching the open 
canoe paddled down to Ball' Hill. Along the river I saw 
two Buffle-head Ducks. They were swimming together at the 
head of the reach just above Ball's Hill. They were too shy 
to let rae get within gun shot. When I was returning in the 
afternoon I came suddenly on them close in shore just above 
the Big, fallen maple at the head of Beaver Dam Rapid. They 
doubled Back passing me within forty yards or ee loss But 
having no gun I did not molest them. 
Saw two Buffle-heads on Concord River. They were no 
doubt the same birds which I saw yesterday for they were in 
the same place and they behaved in the same manner. 
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