70 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 



Little Stint, Tringa minuta. Leisler. 

 One shot in September, 1873, by Sir George H. Leith. 



Sanderling, Calidris arenaria (Linnaeus). 

 Rare. 



Woodcock, Scolopax rusticola. Linnaeus. 

 Common. A few pairs breed every year. 



Common Snipe, GalUnago media. Leach. 

 Common, and breeds in the neighbourhood. 



Jack Snipe, GalUnago gall'inula (Linnaeus). 

 Not uncommon. 



Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa aegocephala (Linnaeus). 

 Once obtained by Sir George H. Leith, May, 185L 



Curlew, Numenius arqiiaius. (Linnaeus). 

 Very common. 



Fam. ARDEIDAE. 



Common Heron, Ardea ckerea. Linnaeus. 

 Common. 



Common Bittern, Botaurus stellaris (Linnaeus). 

 Has not been met with for many years. 



Fam. RALLIDAE. 

 Water Rail, Eallus aquaticus. Linnaeus. 

 Rare. 



Land Rail, Crex p-atensis. Bechstein. 

 A well known species. 



Spotted Crake, Crexijorzana (Linnaeus). 

 Has been obtained once or twice by Sir George H. Leith. 



