Spatula clypeata. August 1, 1909. The drake Shoveller continues to go into the spotted plumage, almost all of the white having now disappeared. August 29, 1909. The drake Shoveller looks considerably like the females, although some green still shows on head and neck. The former white area of the body is now almost entirely replaced by barred feathers [illegible] like those of the females. September 5, 1909, The female Shoveller "Edna" has moulted her wing quills. October 3, 1909. The drake Shoveller is practically indis- tinguishable from the females. October 10, 1909. 't ! All of the Shovelers at Dr. Clarke's were in the eclipse plumage, although none may have been males. Nov. 7, 1909, My drake Shoveller shows no change yet, although those seen in Golden Gate Park were in high plumage. Females in fresh plumage.