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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2257, 17 September 1914, Page 7

The steamer' Kaikonra, says the Auckland "Herald," recently brought from-. London a fine consignment of purebred English wild duck, procured from the Scottish sea coast, and also six pair of coots or baldcoots. They were all consigned to Mr. C. A. Whitney, and only one of each species died on the voyage. The baldcoots are a fine table-bird, and a/Ford good sport, being strong fliers. They aro bred and reared in large quantities on tho Continent', and in 6ome parts pf the British Isles they are fairly numerous, and' often unknown to the novice, take* the place on the monu as wild duck. The plumage is black, with white extending from the beak up to the crown of tho head; the legs are 1 pale green The feet are partly webbed on each side of the toes, but the webs do not join. Tho bird builds a floating nest in the rushes, and generally lays seven to twelve eggs. It should make a fine sporting bird for Now Zealand Jakes and sivamps. Thn baldcoot should not he mistaken for the waterhen or moorhen, which is quite a different bird, and exactly like the New Zealand pukcko, only' the waterhen is half the size, and its plumage is- not quite so brilliant. Both it and tho pukeko have a jaunty walk, and have a way of tipping up their tail, which shows tho white feathers on tho imderpart of the tail. Like the pukeko, tho waterhen is not a strong flier, and generally makes _ short It is n . strango coincidence that birds on o]jposito sides of tho world should be so exactly alike in habits, markings, and plumage. Mr. Whitney is liberating the baldcoots in the Waikato next week, and sportsmen should avoid shooting them or destroying their nests. Liven up your energies, clear the cobwebs from your brain, put yourself into splendid* fettle for the day by taking « ' «\u) of Camp Coffee, All grocers,—Advt, •