. . of Mexico. While breeding usually north of the United States,they are fairly common in the wet sections of INIaine. Sevento twelve eggs are laid, varying in color from pure whiteto light green. The nests are placed in grassy spots closeto the water, and lined with a liberal amount of dark down. THE GADWALL* The Gadwall, Gray Duck, or Creek Duck, has a veryextensive range, including the temperate zones of both theeastern and western hemispheres. It inhabits the BritishIsles and breeds in Norfolk County, England. In Hol-land it is
. . of Mexico. While breeding usually north of the United States,they are fairly common in the wet sections of INIaine. Sevento twelve eggs are laid, varying in color from pure whiteto light green. The nests are placed in grassy spots closeto the water, and lined with a liberal amount of dark down. THE GADWALL* The Gadwall, Gray Duck, or Creek Duck, has a veryextensive range, including the temperate zones of both theeastern and western hemispheres. It inhabits the BritishIsles and breeds in Norfolk County, England. In Hol-land it is abundant, and in the fall is one of the mostcommon ducks to be found in the market. In North America the gadwall is confined chiefly tothe interior, and Florida and Georgia are the only Stateson the Atlantic Coast in which it occurs in any the Pacific Coast they are common residents ofCalifornia. Many of these ducks pass the winter aboutthe Gulf of Mexico, in Central America, and in the WestIndies. It is quite common throughout Illinois, is rarer.
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