270. L im o s a m e l a n u r a . . . . .
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B lack-t a il e d G o dw it .
Formerly used to breed in our marsbes, but now, owing to the progress o f cultivation, can only be regarded
as a migrant.
271. L im o s a r u f a .
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B ar-t a il e d G o dw it .
A regular sprmg and autumn migrant, going northward to breed, and returning southward in winter.
Genus R e c u r v i r o s t r a .
O f this highly interesting genus there are three well-marked species known : - t h e present, which is
common in Europe and Africa; the second, which is found in North America; and the third, a heautiful
red-necked bird, is a native o f Australia.
272. R b c u r v i r o s t r a a v o c e t t a ,
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A voce t .
Genus G l o t t i s .
273. G l o t t i s c a n e s c e n s
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G r e e n s hank.
A spring and autumn migrant, breeding in Scotland, where o f late years many nests have been discovered.
Genus T o t a n u s .
274. T o t a n u s c a l i d r i s
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R ed sh a n k .
Formerly a common resident species in onr fens, and breeding regularly in many parts o f England
Dramage and cultivation o f waste lands, however, have almost driven it from our shores, except a t the
periods o f its migration in spring and autumn.
275. T o t a n u s f u s c u s .
Vol. IV. PI. LV.
S p o t t e d R ed sh a n k .
In England and Scotland this bird is generally regarded as a spring and autumn m igrant; and no instance
of its nesting with us has yet been recorded, notwithstanding that individuals o f this species frequently
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remain here long enough in the spring to acquire their full summer plumage. In Ireland it is said to be
very rare.
276. T o t a n u s o c h r o p u s Vol. IV. PI. L> I.
G r e en S a n d p ip e r .
Although strictly speaking this Sandpiper is only a spring and autumn migrant, examples are now and
then obtained in winter, and it has even been reported to have nested in this country. This is by no means
unlikely; but its remarkable habit of depositing its eggs in the old nests o f other birds, at a considerable
height from the ground, has no doubt caused it to be overlooked.
277. T o t a n u s g l a r e o l a . . . . . • • • • ■ • Vol. IV. LVII.
W o o d - S a n d p ip e r .
Like the last named this species is most frequently observed a t the vernal and autumnal periods of
migration; but two or three instances o f its nesting in Norfolk, Northumberland, and Elginshire have been
placed on record.
Genus A c t i t i s .
278. A c t i t i s h y p o l e u c o s . . . • • • • • ^ °1- ^ ^
S um m e r - S n ip e .
This well-known and graceful little Sandpiper, like others o f the family, is a bird of double passage, and
appears with great regularity every spring and autumn. Unlike other species, however, it does not always
quit this country to find a nesting-place, but breeds regularly in the north o f England, Wales, and Scotland,
and less frequently in some parts of the south o f England.
279. A c t i t i s m a c u l a r i a Vol. ^V. ^ IX .
S po t t e d S a n d p ip e r .
An inhabitant o f the northern continent o f America, this bird can only be regarded as a rare straggler to
Europe and the British Islands, where it is reported to have been met with several times.
Genus S t r e p s i l a s .
, OA 280. c . Vol. IV. PI. LX. S t r e p s i l a s i n t e r p r e s .....................................................................................................................................
T u r n s to n e .
Although a regular migrant to our shores, a few remain with us throughout the winter, and there is good