ITS BIRDS.
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Goosander. A flock of fifteen in immature plumage remained
on the Basin at Wanstead for five days during the past
winter—1885. " It was an interesting sight to watch
the graceful fishing operations of these birds with a good
telescope. After swimming in a compact company for
a considerable time, they would all suddenly commence
diving, probably having come over a shoal of fish, for
many would be seen emerging with a fish in their bills,
and, if one was too large to be immediately swallowed,
a scramble would take place, and it would change beaks
several times before being finally disposed of."—A. L.
Wild Geese. Flocks seen flying overhead during the winter
months, especially brent, and gray of some species.