in spring, it is in poor condition, and soon goes farther north, though a
few linger until about May 10. Late in July some reappear, and by the
first of September they are abundant ; by the middle of this month, they
begin to leave, and few are seen or heard after the first week in October. —
(Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 38.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 55.)
181. Tryngites rufescens, (Yieill.)
The Buff-breasted Sandpiper is found in the same localities and at the same seasons as the Upland Plover, which it closely resembles in habits, but is much less shy and suspicious. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 39.)
182. Limosa fedoa, (Linn.)
Taken in spring and autumn. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 39.— Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 55.)
183. Symphemia semipalmata, (Gmel.)
Breeds rather plentifully in suitable localities. Four eggs, somewhat advanced in incubation, were found on May 2, 1877, placed on a few grass-blades under a weed in a dry part of the marsh. Two of the eggs were broken by the carriage- wheel ; the others measure 2.06 by 1.52 and 2.05 by 1 .50. I do not think that any remain during winter. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 37.— Totantts s., Sennett, B. Rio Grande, 55.)
184. Gambetta melanoleuca, (Gmel.)
Abundant during the migrations, many passing the winter here. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 38.— Sennett, B. Bio Grande, 55.
185. Gambetta flavipes, (Gmel.)
Like the last, but perhaps less common in winter. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866,38.)
186. Numenius longirostris, Wils.
Common during winter, many remaining to breed on the partially dry marshes near the coast. Found recently fledged young June 16. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 40.— Sennett, B. Eio Grande, 55.)
187. Numenius borealis, (Forst.)
Common during the migrations, some passing the winter. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 40.— Sennett, B; Eio Grande, 56.)
188. Charadrius fulvus var. virginicus, Borck.
Not rare in winter. — (C. virginicus, Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 33.)
189. Tringoides macularius, (Linrit)
Eather rare in winter.— (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 38.)
190. Tantalus loculator, Lion.
On the 10th of April, 1876, 1 saw a pair of these birds on the edge of a shallow lagoon near Fort Browu. — (Dresser, Ibis, 1866, 32.)
