On the 24th a succession of pintails came in, all in pairs. Almost the entire bag of that species was made in double shots.

1903. March 4.—Beyond Desierto, Flighting (one Gun)

124Teal
7Pintail
2Mallard
4Shovelers

Put away many thousands of teal early. These kept coming back in small lots all day. But the wind held wrong all through, and the Viento de la mar (= sea-breeze) did not blow up till 5 P.M. Nine camels passed close by.

1904. November 8.—Laguna de Santolalla (one Gun)

102Teal
14Pochard
3Gadwall
7Mallard
3Shovelers
6Ferruginous Duck
25Marbled Duck
Total 159Ducks

1905. November 8.—(P. Garvey, C. D. W., and B. F. B.)

Santolalla 264 ducks

1905. December 3.—Caño Dulce (one Gun)

3Greylag Geese
121Wigeon
47Teal
3Pintail
3Shovelers
1Flamingo
Total 178