Knot. (Tringa Canutus, Lin.) Not uncommon during the spring at Christchurch Harbour. Mr. Tanner has a specimen in his collection, knocked down with a stick by a boy.
Dunlin. (Tringa variabilis, Meyer.) By no means uncommon. See Ringed Plover.
Grey-lag Goose. (Anser ferus, Steph.)
Bean Goose. (Anser segetum, Gmel.) A stray bird from the Solent sometimes finds its way to Whitten and Ocknell ponds.
Brent Goose. (Anser bernicla, Illig.) Locally known as the “Bran-goose.”
Hooper. (Cygnus musicus, Tem.)
Pintail Duck. (Anas acuta, Lin.)
Wigeon. (Anas Penelope, Lin.)
Common Scoter. (Anas nigra, Lin.)
Pochard. (Anas ferina, Lin.) Known along the coast as the “redhead” and “ker.”