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RMFFBNHD–DUCK HUNTING, 1888. /nShooting canvas-back ducks on the Chesapeake Bay. Line engraving, American, 1888.
RMW588MP–Rear View of Buitenzorg Palace before the Earthquake of October 10, 1834, The back of the country house at Buitenzorg before the earthquake of October 10, 1834. In the foreground a pond with ducks and swans, left two natives. In front of the palace is a woman under a parasol held by a native woman. Buitenzorg, Willem Troost (II), 1834 - 1836, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 52.5 cm × w 77.5 cm d 5 cm
RF2GG8ACA–This 1917 illustration shows the following by Louis Agassiz Fuertes: TOP and MIDDLE: Redhead Marila americana (Eyton) BOTTOM: Canvas-back Marila valisineria (Wilson) — a female and two males Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), an American ornithologist, illustrator and artist who set the rigorous and current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction. He is considered one of the most prolific American bird artists, second only to his guiding professional predecessor John James Audubon.
RM2HEYY2F–Canvasback Aythya valsineria surfacing from a dive and illustrating amazing water repellency of feathers - Slimbridge Gloucestershire UK
RM2M1632W–Canvasback Aythya valsineria flapping its wings during bathing and preening at Slimbridge Gloucestershire UK
RM2AXGT6F–Forest leaves . f the MooseRiver into its rapid stream. Here we had only one boat. The Governor(for our other gentlemen had been obliged to leave us before we enteredthe chain of lakes) walked on to make some arrangements at ArnoldsFarm, and we two ladies, in charge of Air. Moody and MCleland, had apleasant row, seeing many canvas-back ducks before us in the river. Theformer shot one, which I have no doubt would have been very good fordinner, bin we never had any time or opportunity for trying the experi-ment. Mr. Sevmour remained to make arrangements with the guides FOREST LEAVES. 35 while hi
RM2HEYXTF–Frontal view of a Canvasback drake at Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre in Gloucestershire UK
RM2B6TMAP–The back of the retreat to Buitenzorg before the earthquake of October 10, 1834. in the foreground a pond with ducks and swans, two natives left. The palace is a woman under an umbrella held up by a native woman. Pendant of SK-A-4025. Manufacturer : painter Willem Troost (II) Dated: 1834 - 1836 Physical characteristics: oil on canvas material: oil canvas Dimensions: support: h 52.5 cm. B × 77.5 cm. external dimensions: d 5 cm. (Including carrier SK-L-3466.) Subject: West Java Earthquake 1834Wanneer: 1830 - 1834
RF2T0AM9K–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2WA6KH7–Canvas-Back Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1963 by Allen & Ginter
RMK4M3PE–Canvasback Ducks (Aythya valisineria) on the Chesapeake Bay, near Cambridge, Maryland, U.S.A.
RM2D6DPA5–Canvas-Back Duck, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888-90.
RF2B9CGB4–Rear View of Buitenzorg Palace before the Earthquake of October 10, 1834, The back of the country house at Buitenzorg before the earthquake of October 10, 1834. In the foreground a pond with ducks and swans, left two natives. In front of the palace is a woman under a parasol held by a native woman. Buitenzorg, Willem Troost (II), 1834 - 1836, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 52.5 cm × w 77.5 cm d 5 cm, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of
RF2GJW12X–Sunset over the lake. Summer sun sets over the horizon over a lake of ducks. The beauty of nature.
RM2AKKKX6–Guns and gunning . Smm!^^-^ -- .^^. to make a good showing. About 20decoys is a good number for shooting ininland ponds, as the number can be easily managed. In buying or making his decoys, the novicewonders which of the many types of ducks to takeas a model. And, here, again, the stool dependson the kind of hunting they are to be used for. In open water, where diving for food is neces-sary, canvas-back, red-head, and berat (or blue-bill)decoys are the best, as any of these species willdecoy freely to each other. Also golden-eye, buffle-head, and braut, vsrill swing in to a school of divingduc
RMPG0H4P–. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 188 DUCKS, GEESE, AND SWANS whose look of approval is a blighting curse to every living creature upon which it is bestowed. Because of this, the unfortunate Canvas-Back is now little more than a bird of history. It is now rarely seen outside of museums and the zoological parks and gardens which have been so fortu- nate as to secure a very few specimens. Unfor- tunately, it has been im- possible for even the most energetic duck-fanciers to secure a sufficient num- ber of unw
RF2T0AM9J–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2WA342E–Canvas-Back Duck, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1963 by Allen & Ginter
RM2AXD469–American Agriculturist, for the farm, garden and household . its trib-utaries have long been famous for the immeuseflocks of wild fowl which resort to them at this ite food of the Canvas-backs is the Tape-grassor Eel-grass, Vallisneria spiralis. This, -which,by the way, is hot a grass at all, has flat, tape-like leaves, two feet or more in length, andgrows in slow streams, completely submerged.It is said that the Canvas-backs eat only theroots of this plant, while other ducks feed uponthe Fig. 2.—SHOOTING FBOM A BLIND OB SCBEEN. seems to be conceded that the excellence ofthe Canvas-back is due
RMPG29GN–. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 274 OEDERS OF BIEDS—DUCKS, GEESE, AND SWANS whatever iiifcriur to its more famous relative. When shot in the same locaUty, I think there is no one who could distinguish the two species by a difference in the flavor of their flesh. In the color of their plumage, the Redhead and canvas-back look so much alike that the casual observer might easily mistake one spe- cies for the other. Both have heads and necks of solid rusty brown, but the head-color of the Redhead is the more
RF2T0AM96–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2AJ3AE7–The Sunset doorway of the Dominion, Vancouver, B.C . s,and inaccessiblevalleys and ra-vines (greatnatural preser-ves of game) willprobably, for cen-turies to come, be a country toconjure sportsmen with. Feathered Game. Ducks and geese arebagged all through the season on the Inlet and at the mouth ofthe great Fraser River. The ducks are plentiful, and thedelicious Canvas-back and Butter-ball are not uncommon visi-tors to these waters, while Mallard, Teal and Black Ducks,usually regarded as very good eating, are found virtuallyeverywhere. Snipe and plover shooting on Lulu Island is often verygoo
RMPG0H4T–. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 186 DUCKS, GEESE, AND SWANS of solid rusty brown, but the head-color of the Redhead is the more intense and conspicuous. The head of the Redhead has a high and well-rounded forehead and crown, while that of the canvas-back is wedge- shaped, the forehead forming a straight line with the top of the bill. The Redhead has a short bill with a blue band across it; the other species has a long bill with no band. The Redhead (like the canvas-back) feeds chiefly upon aquatic plants,
RF2T0AM8J–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2AGBYCY–. The encyclopaedia of sport. F SPORT [pochard POCHARD-{Fi/ligiihiferina)—ln classify-ing the various species belonging to the duckfamily {Anattdie), from a consideration of theirhabits correlated with structure, naturalists arewont to distinguish the surface-feeding ducksfrom the diving ducks, and to place the latterapart in a genus {Fu/igu/a) which includesthe pochard, white-eyed pochard, canvas-back,red-crested duck, scaup, tufted duck, andothers. In the former group are included thecommon mallard, gadwall, shoveller, pintail,wigeon, and many others which at one timewere all placed in the g
RMPG06C0–. How to know the ducks, geese and swans of North America, all the species being grouped according to size and color. Ducks; Geese; Swans; Birds. 54 UUCKS, «EESE AND SWANS OF NORTH AMERICA. to the Cai'oliiias during the winter, in suitable localities, and some birds occur regularly in Florida and the northern West India Islands. The Red-head may always be distinguished from the Canvas-back by the decided diflference in the shape of the bill, the foreliead arching al)ruptly and not following the line of the ))ill as in the Canvas-l)ack. The female Red-head closely resembles the female of the Ri
RF2T0AM8N–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2AJG60G–Bulletin - United States National Museum . w tmmWsw Fig. 04.—Canvas-back. ?226. (204.) CEdemia perspicillata (Zinw.) Flem. Surf Scoter. These four Sea Ducks do not properly pertain to the fauna of the Dis-trict, being marine species. They are all found, however, at the month. Fig. Jo.—Head of female Velvet Scoter, uat. size. of the Potomac, and regularly ascend the river as far as salt waterreaches, though their appearance in District waters can only be rareand casual. They are all to be seen in the market in the winter. Mr.Palmer informs us of a specimen of the Velvet Scoter shot in this vi-c
RMPFYKAR–. Key to North American birds. Containing a concise account of every species of living and fossil bird at present known from the continent north of the Mexican and United States boundary, inclusive of Greenland and lower California, with which are incorporated General ornithology: an outline of the structure and classification of birds; and Field ornithology, a manual of collecting, preparing, and preserving birds. Birds; Birds; 1887. 68. Subfamily FULICULIN/E: Sea Ducks.. Fto. 485. — Canvas-back. {From Lewis.) Fl(. Lewis ; - iLnl-liLad (From Tom scutelhite in front; hind toe lohate. The large
RF2T0AM98–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
![Breeder and sportsman . story specimens that,on paper, are remarkable. Several days ago Harry Smith of Penngrove killeda very peculiar specimen of a bird on the laguna near January 19, 1H01] ©lt« jH-ecbcx* axxb gixjovi&xxxaxi 11 Santa Rosa. It had the body of a rail in size andshape, hut its head is that of a widgeon. It is of adeep chocolate color, and its legs are like that of arail, while the feet are the same as those of a canvas-back duck. The open season, for quail and wild ducks will closeon March 1st, this is the gereral statute in that re-spect. In Alameda, Sonoma, Fresno, Kern, San B Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2AJ9EK5/breeder-and-sportsman-story-specimens-thaton-paper-are-remarkable-several-days-ago-harry-smith-of-penngrove-killeda-very-peculiar-specimen-of-a-bird-on-the-laguna-near-january-19-1h01-lt-jh-ecbcx-axxb-gixjovixxxaxi-11-santa-rosa-it-had-the-body-of-a-rail-in-size-andshape-hut-its-head-is-that-of-a-widgeon-it-is-of-adeep-chocolate-color-and-its-legs-are-like-that-of-arail-while-the-feet-are-the-same-as-those-of-a-canvas-back-duck-the-open-season-for-quail-and-wild-ducks-will-closeon-march-1st-this-is-the-gereral-statute-in-that-re-spect-in-alameda-sonoma-fresno-kern-san-b-2AJ9EK5.jpg "Breeder and sportsman . story specimens that,on paper, are remarkable. Several days ago Harry Smith of Penngrove killeda very peculiar specimen of a bird on the laguna near January 19, 1H01] ©lt« jH-ecbcx* axxb gixjovi&xxxaxi 11 Santa Rosa. It had the body of a rail in size andshape, hut its head is that of a widgeon. It is of adeep chocolate color, and its legs are like that of arail, while the feet are the same as those of a canvas-back duck. The open season, for quail and wild ducks will closeon March 1st, this is the gereral statute in that re-spect. In Alameda, Sonoma, Fresno, Kern, San B Stock Photo")
RM2AJ9EK5–Breeder and sportsman . story specimens that,on paper, are remarkable. Several days ago Harry Smith of Penngrove killeda very peculiar specimen of a bird on the laguna near January 19, 1H01] ©lt« jH-ecbcx* axxb gixjovi&xxxaxi 11 Santa Rosa. It had the body of a rail in size andshape, hut its head is that of a widgeon. It is of adeep chocolate color, and its legs are like that of arail, while the feet are the same as those of a canvas-back duck. The open season, for quail and wild ducks will closeon March 1st, this is the gereral statute in that re-spect. In Alameda, Sonoma, Fresno, Kern, San B
RMPG279R–. Key to North American birds. Containing a concise account of every species of living and fossil bird at present known from the continent north of the Mexican and United States boundary, inclusive of Greenland and Lower California, with which are incorporated General ornithology: an outline of the structure and classification of birds; and Field ornithology, a manual of collecting, preparing, and preserving birds. Birds; Birds. 68. Subfamily FULICULIN/E: Sea Ducks.. Fig. 486. Lewis.) -Canvas-back. (From Fig. 486. — Red-head. (From Lewis.) Tarsi sciiteUate in front; hind toe hbatc. The large m
RF2T0AM9R–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CP8P7R–. Our feathered game; a handbook of the North American game birds . GEESK AND TREE-DUCKS. 28. Lesser Snow-goose.30. White-fronted Cliwse.32. Fulvous Tree-duclc. 29. Blue Goose. 31. fireater Snow-goose. 33. Black-bellied Tree-duck. PLATE IX. 35. King-neck Duck.37. Scaup-duck. SKA-DUCKS.34. Canvas-back Duck. 36. Labrador Duck.38. Lesser Scaup-duck. PLATE X
RMPG01D8–. New England bird life; being a manual of New England ornithology: rev.and ed. from the manuscript of Winfrid A. Stearns . Birds. 3i6 anatidjE : swans, geese, and ducks. CANVAS-BACK DUCK. FuLiGULA vallisneria Wils.) Steph. Chars. Resembling the Red-head, but easily distinguished by the bill and head. Bill blackish, high at the base and narrow throughout, not shorter than head, 2.50 inches long or more, the nostrils at its middle ; head much obscured with dusky; black waved lines of the back sparse and much broken up into dots, the whitish thus predominating. North America, especially abundan
RF2T0AM93–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNWT1N–. Our feathered game; a handbook of the North American game birds . GEESE AND TREE-DUCKS. 28. Lesser Snow-goose.30. White-fronted Goose.32. Fulvous Tree-duck. 29. Blue Goose. 31. Greater Snow-goose. 33. Black-bellied Tree-duck. PLATE IX. 35. Ring-neck Duck.37. Scaup-duck. SEA-DUCKS.34. Canvas-back Duck. 36. Labrador Duck-38. Lesser Scaup-duck. PLATE X
RMPG06BK–. How to know the ducks, geese and swans of North America, all the species being grouped according to size and color. Ducks; Geese; Swans; Birds. Aytliya vallifiiieriji (iiiuk-J. {Keniille.) AYTHYA VALLISNERIA {IVils.). Canvas-back Duck. Ailult mnln: Head and neck, rufous lii-owii, Ix'comin^- iluskj- on the crowu auil chin; the Ijreast and upper portion of the liac'l<, blackish; rest of upper parts and wing coverts showing fine, wavy lines of Idack, general appearance l)eing grayish; lielly, white, the lower portion faintly lined with dusky; sides, white, showiug tlie delicate lines as on t
RF2T0AM94–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNWRY8–. Our feathered game; a handbook of the North American game birds . 35. Ring-neck Duck.37. Scaup-duck. SEA-DUCKS.34. Canvas-back Duck. 36. Labrador Duck-38. Lesser Scaup-duck. PLATE X. SEA-DUCKS AND MERCANSERS. 39. Red-head Duck. 41. Surf-scoter, 43. Red-breasted Merganser. 40. Buffle-head Duck.42. Hooded Merganser.44. American Merganser. PLATE XI
RF2T0AM9B–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CP8P7Y–. Our feathered game; a handbook of the North American game birds . 35. King-neck Duck.37. Scaup-duck. SKA-DUCKS.34. Canvas-back Duck. 36. Labrador Duck.38. Lesser Scaup-duck. PLATE X. SEA-DLCKS AND MERGANSERS. 39. Red-head Duck. 41. Surf-scoter. 43. Red-breasted Merganser. 40. Buffle-head Duck.42. Hoiided Merganser.44. American Merganser. ri.ATi: XI
RF2T0AM9M–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNGK72–. The American sportsman: containing hints to sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the habits of the game birds and wild fowl of America . ANAS AMERICANA. AMERICAN WIDGEON, OR BALD-PATE.. : ^- HIS fowl, like the red-head, during itssojourn on the Chesapeake and Potomac,is the constant companion of the canvas-back, upon whose superior skill in divingit depends for a supply of the tender rootof the valisineria, which it filches fromthese ducks as soon as they come to the. top of the water with it in their mouths.The bald-pates, as these ducks are most commonly called on theChesapeake, are not far
RF2T0AM9H–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CPBPN2–. A history of British birds, indigenous and migratory: including their organization, habits, and relation; remarks on classification and nomenclature; an account of the principal organs of birds, and observations relative to practical ornithology .. . Fig. 66. 101 AYTHYA. POCHARD. The Pochards, of which the most characteristic speciesare the celebrated Canvas-back of America, and the commonRed-headed Pochard of that continent as well as of Europe,differ from the Scaup-Ducks in no other essential respectthan in having the bill narrower and more elongated, andthe membrane of the hind toe of les
RF2T0AM8T–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNH4MK–. The American sportsman: . S. The canvas-back is an extremely shy and wary fowl, and verydiflScult to approach, except by means of some cunningly-devisedstratagem, as there are always sentinels on the look-out for in-truders, whether the mass of ducks be sleeping at night or feedingduring the daytime. When on the water, they may be distin-guished at a great distance from other ducks by their constanthabit of diving, and when on the wing they fly in a wedo-e-likeform, with considerable velocity, and generally at a great height.When wounded, they dive very deep and swim immense distancesunder w
RF2T0AM97–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNRTB3–. The American sportsman : containing hints to sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the habits of game birds and wild fowl of America . SS.The canvas-back is an extremely shy and wary fowl, and verydifficult to approach, except by means of some cunningly-devisedstratagem, as there are always sentinels on the look-out for in-truders, whether the mass of ducks be sleeping at night or feedingduring the daytime. When on the water, they may be distin-guished at a great distance from other ducks by their constanthabit of diving, and when on the wing they fly in a wedge-likeform, with considerable veloc
RF2T0AM9N–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNRRP1–. The American sportsman : containing hints to sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the habits of game birds and wild fowl of America . ANAS AMERICANA. AMERICAN WIDGEON, OR BALD-PATE.. -|^ HIS fowl, like the red-head, during itssojourn on the Chesapeake and Potomac,is the constant companion of the canvas-back, upon whose superior skill in divingit depends for a supply of the tender rootof the valisineria, which it filches fromthese ducks as soon as they come to thetop of the water with it in their mouths.The bald-pates, as these ducks are most commonly called on theChesapeake, are not far inferio
RF2T0AM9E–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CPC9GK–. www.flickr.com/photos/internetarchivebookimages/tags/book... . ll. It should be sownas quickly as possible after removal from cold storage, andquite thickly, as the growing plants when near together sup-port one another, and their root anchorage holds the mud inplace. Wild celery is the food that has made the Canvas-backfamous; but many other Ducks feed upon it, and it bettersthe quality of their flesh. The Redhead, the Scaups and otherdiving Ducks easily can obtain the succulent buds of this plant;but none feeds on it so habitually as does the Canvas-back.The non-diving Ducks cannot, as a r
RF2T0AM8E–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNWWEE–. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . f the far northwest,where the |Species is no longer able to cope with the rising tide of uninstructedand irresponsible immigration. Nothing will ever be accomplished so longas each state takes a wholly selfish view of the birds which pass through itsborders, and disregards the rights and claims of other states and of the birdsthemselves. It is vain that we should try to raise Wood Ducks in summer 602 THE CANVAS-BACK. that our southern neighbors may have an abundant supply in wint
RF2T0AM9F–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CPK93D–. www.flickr.com/photos/internetarchivebookimages/tags/book... . at Long Lake, Minnesota, INIay 21, 1903. Thehollow tree in which the eggs were laid was profusely linedwith down and feathers. REDHEAD The Redhead looks like a canvas-back, and is often mis-taken for it; the difference is shown principally in shape ofbill and upper head. The redhead, or porchard, is one of our gamiest ducks,occurring throughout temperate North America, chieflyfrom the Great Lakes region westward. These ducksarrive from the south early in March, on the way to Dakotaand Manitoba, where they are comparatively abunda
RF2T0AM8Y–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNPN6B–. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . the far northwest,where the ,species is no longer able to cope with the rising tide of uninstructedand irresponsible immigration. Nothing will ever be accomplished so longas each state takes a wholly selfish view of the birds which pass through itsborders, and disregards the rights and claims of other states and of the birdsthemselves. It is vain that we should trv to raise Wood Ducks in summer 6o2 THE CANVAS-BACK. tliat our southern neighbors may have an abundant supply in winte
RF2T0AM9G–Swans, Ducks and Geese Migrating to the Pristine Coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
RM2CNDHTP–. Handbook of birds of the western United States, including the great plains, great basin, Pacific slope, and lower Rio Grande Valley . DUCKS, GEESE, AND SWANS 57 The redhead is so similar to the canvas-back as to be easily mis-taken for it at a little distance, and in habits the resemblance isequally close. Goss says that this deep water duck, though widelydistributed, is not so common on the Pacific slope as east of theRocky Mountains. It is usually found in flocks on the open waterassociated with canvas-backs, and diving with them for its food,which consists of various kinds of submarine an
RM2CNGKWF–. The American sportsman: containing hints to sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the habits of the game birds and wild fowl of America . CHAPTER XXIX. DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF DUCKS.RED-HEADED DUCK, OR RED-HEAD. ANAS FERINA. Beyond a point, just opening to the view,A fleet of ducks collect their scattered crew;Part, soon alarmed, with sudden splatteiing, soar,The rest, remaining, seek the farther shore. HABITS, DESCRIPTION, ETC. HE red-head, second alone in delicacy offlavor to the canvas-back, will now claimour attention. It frequents very muchthe same grounds with the precedingvariety, although
RM2CNH197–. The American sportsman: . CHAPTER XXIX. DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF DUCKS.RED-HEADED DUCK, OR RED-HEAD. ANAS FERINA. Beyond a point, just opening to the view,A fleet of ducks collect their scattered crew;Part, soon alarmed, with sudden splattering, soar,The rest, remaining, seek the farther shore. HABITS, DESCRIPTION, ETC. HE red-head, second alone in delicacy of flavor to the canvas-back, will now claim our attention. It frequents very much the same grounds with the preceding variety, although not so exclusively wedded to the waters of the Chesapeake but that it can be found in other localities
RM2CPPA9R–. www.flickr.com/photos/internetarchivebookimages/tags/book... . t Long Lake, Minnesota, May 21, 1903. Thehollow tree in which the eggs were laid was profusely linedwith down and feathers. REDHEAD The Redhead looks like a canvas-back, and is often mis-taken for it; the difference is shown principally in shape ofbill and upper head. The redhead, or porchard, is one of our gamiest ducks,occurring throughout temperate North America, chieflyfrom the Great Lakes region westward. These ducksarrive from the south early in March, on the way to Dakotaand Manitoba, where they are comparatively abundant.
RM2CDK4Y6–. Rod and gun . quacking noise, gatheringover the whole marsh, made one have acreepy, indescribable feeling of duck—the atmosphere appeared full of it. Travelling far out, our paddles dip-ping in unison, through intricate creeks,across wide lagoons and by secret blind the bay, while over the western sky wereflocks of ducks, magnified to twice theirsize in the peculiar light, glisteningwhite at one moment and turning blackthe next. The morning was perfect, tooperfect for a flight, but we felt sure thesingle canvas-back, as many a season be-fore, would wander around during thesultry noon. First
RM2CNH3YT–. The American sportsman: . CHAPTER XXIV DIFFEKENT VABIETIES OF DUCKS.BEI>-HEADED DUCK, OB RED-HEAD. ASAS FERDJA. • Beyond & point, just opening to the view,A fleet of docks coUect their scattered crew:Part, soon aUnned, with sndden splittering.^sow.The rest, remaining, seek the farther shore, HABITS, DESCRIPTIOX, ETC. HE red-head, second alone in delicacy offlavor to the canvas-back. wiU now claimour attention. It frequents very muchthe same grounds with the precedingvariety, although not so exclusivelywedd^ to the waters of the Chesapeakebut that it can be found in otherlocalities in cons
RM2CNGKTT–. The American sportsman: containing hints to sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the habits of the game birds and wild fowl of America . CHAPTER XXIX. DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF DUCKS.RED-HEADED DUCK, OR RED-HEAD. ANAS FERINA. Beyond a point, just opening to the view,A fleet of ducks collect their scattered crew;Part, soon alarmed, with sudden splatteiing, soar,The rest, remaining, seek the farther shore. HABITS, DESCRIPTION, ETC. HE red-head, second alone in delicacy offlavor to the canvas-back, will now claimour attention. It frequents very muchthe same grounds with the precedingvariety, although
RM2CNRRKX–. The American sportsman : containing hints to sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the habits of game birds and wild fowl of America . CHAPTER XXiy. DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF DUCKS. RED-HEADED DUCK, OR RED-HEAD. ANAS FERINA. Beyond a point, just opening to the view,A fleet of ducks collect their scattered crew;Part, soon alarmed, with sudden splattering, soar.The rest, remaining, seek the farther shore. HABITS, DESCRIPTION, ETC. HE red-head, second alone in delicacy offlavor to the canvas-back, will now claimour attention. It frequents very muchthe same grounds with the precedingvariety, although n
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