Quote by: George Mercer Dawson

A duck's nest was found today near the trail on the dry open prairie with as far as could be seen no water or marsh near. The bird flew off but could not tell what species. The eggs nine originally.


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Author Bio


  • NameGeorge Mercer Dawson
  • DescriptionCanadian scientist
  • BornAugust 1, 1849
  • DiedMarch 2, 1901
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionCartographer; Paleontologist
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Companion Of The Order Of St Michael And St George