but were beautifully mended by John Wobley[1] in April, 1853, as appears from the Rev. H. Harpur Crewe's note-book.—Francis C.R. Jourdain (Clifton Vicarage, Ashburne, Derbyshire).
Breeding of the Ringed Plover in Worcestershire.—One June 1st I found a pair of these birds (Ægialitis hiaticula) breeding by the side of a large reservoir within ten miles of Birmingham. The young were just out of the egg, and I found three of them. This reservoir is a regular haunt of the Ringed Plover on the spring and autumn migration, but is it not very unusual to find them nesting so far inland? — D.B. Grubb (The Croft, Barnt Green, near Birmingham).
Dusky Redshanks in Worcestershire and Warwickshire.—During my systematic rambles in this district for studying its ornithology, I was, on Sept. 15th, 1901, delighted to find Totanus fuscus on the muddy shore of a large sheet of water in Warwickshire. I was attracted by a note which was totally new to me, and, bringing my glasses to bear, found the specimen, which was in the immature dress. In the field this bird may be easily recognized, not only by its note, which, though bearing a family resemblance, is nevertheless quite distinct from that of Totanus calidris, but by the white patch across the rump, which shows up very distinctly against the wholly dark wings when the bird displays itself. A fortnight later (Sept. 29th), I saw another specimen of this bird in the winter plumage round a sheet of water in Worcestershire, about five or six miles from the Warwickshire water; and, going the same day to this latter place, I ascertained from the keeper that two more, also in winter plumage, had been seen during the week.—F. Coburn (Holloway Head, Birmingham).
Black-tailed Godwit in Ireland in Mid-winter.—On Jan. 5th, 1900, I received from Limerick a female specimen of Limosa belgica in full winter plumage. According to Ussher's 'Birds of Ireland' this bird is very rare in winter. I have now in my collection a fine series of this species, from the first plumage through every grade of autumn, winter, and summer—all procured at different times from Ireland.—F. Coburn (Holloway Head, Birmingham).
- ↑ Erratum: John Wobley, see p. 356 (Wikisource-Ed.)
