84 BIRDS OF P. E. ISLAND.

They are deep-water birds, seldom seen on the

coast, but occasionally blown ashore during storms. My“

LOONS.

The Great Northern Diver, or Loon, (Calymlms tom/mm“) is common in our waters, remaining summer and winter, when there is open water. It is a large bird, three feet in length. Color black, marked with numerous square white spots. It breeds in our harbors, where we often see it perform its surprising diving feats and hear its ‘weird cries.

The Red-throated Diver is seen here in

winter and fall. MW

Quits.

SEA DOVE, OR I)(f)\'l-Il\'Ili.

(Al/e Izz'grz'mm)

This beautiful little species of Aukaglossy blue-black, with white front and white markings