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L.Umbagog. (continued) Bucephala albeola.
1890. When I fired at some Black Ducks the Buffle heads flew to the
Oct.26, other end of the pond but they soon returned and began fishing
again; The flight of this Duck is exceedingly swift and somewhat
erratic. The bird on wing looks so small and makes such sudden
and sharp turns that it might be easily mistaken for a Plover or
Snipe.
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