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144. Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus. 
Ibis falcinellus, S. 262. 
On the evening of-the 18th April 1909, six Glossy Ibis settled in 
some pine trees in the Gardens where they apparently intended 
to roost. They were, however, mobbed and driven away by 
Hooded Crows. 
145. Spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia. 
S. 264. 
A flock flew over the Gardens on the 3rd September 1902, one was 
seen on the 20th October 1906, and seven on 12th December 
1909. 
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146. Wild Duck, Anas boschas. 
S. 283. 
A regular winter visitor, but in small numbers. Ten is the largest 
number of birds seen at one time. 
147. Gadwall, Anas strepera. 
S. 283. 
One male seen, 10th December 1906. 
148. Shoveler, Spatula clypeata. 
Rhynchaspis clypeata, S. 285. 
, A winter visitor, whose numbers have greatly increased during the 
last ten years. A few arrive, in some years, as early as August, 
and they become more and more numerous during the autumn 
and winter. Some leave here in March, but the majority do so in 
April, and. in some years, a few remain in the Gardens till the 
second week of May. Up to 1902 twenty was the largest number 
of Shovelers seen, at one time, on our lake. On the 18th January 
1903, 171 were counted, and on the 6th March 1905, 443. 
Since then it is estimated that over 500 Shovelers take up their 
winter quarters with us. 
One was seen as late as 22nd May 1910, and until 2nd June 1911. 
149. Pintail, Dafila acuta. 
S. 284. 
A winter visitor : not very abundant. 
