I was told by an old gunner and bird-stuffer that he had shot a specimen of this species, but I cannot vouch for his accuracy.
Mergus serrator [Redbreasted Merganser].
Not very plentiful. All along the coast, in suitable localities, they are met with, singly, and two or three together, rarely more.
A winter visitor. The male is a very showy gentleman. As many as seven or eight specimens were procured at one shot, on the Deveron. I have seen as many as live or six together.
Podiceps cristatus [Great Crested Grebe]. An occasional visitor.
Podiceps rubricollis [Rednecked Grebe].
Of more frequent occurrence, but generally in immature plumage.
Podiceps auritus [Eared Grebe]. Less frequent than the last.
Podiceps minor [Little Grebe].