218 



CURSORES. 



cies whose migrations are not confined to the coast. 

 Leaving Mexico in the early Spring, these birds 

 spread themselves eastward along the Gulf and At- 

 lantic shores, and northward by the Mississippi and 

 other western rivers, making some tarriance in such 

 situations as are suited to their taste or convenience, 

 but gradually advancing toward the coaste of Labra- 

 dor, which appear to be their favorite summer haunts ; 

 some, however, remaining upon the sea-coast of the 

 Middle and Southern States during the whole season. 



Spotted Sand Piper. 



The beautiful and familiar little bird, commonly 

 known as the Spotted Sand Piper, does not strictly 

 belong in the same family with the above-named 

 species, but being very closely allied, we will notice 

 it here. 



During the spring and summer months, all our 

 rivers, small streams, and ponds, seem to abound with 

 this active and sprightly creature While upon the 



