Gavia stellata, Loon egg

Description:

One of two red-throated loon eggs collected from Skoynesi, Iceland (see CBE1557-CBE1558). Collector W. Raine described the nest as, "a pile of weeds and vegetable matter." Raine also noted incubation had begun. Later acquired by Alexander Sprunt.

Original set mark: 319/2, Raine Collection