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however, are in the vicinity of villages. Occurs up to 8,600 feet 

 near Simla. Breeds June and July. 

 1875. The Grey Partridge — Francolinus pondicerianus, Steph. 



Occurs up to about 4,000 feet of elevation. 

 1384. The Indian Button-Quail — Turnix tanki, Blyth. 



In July 1913 I procured one of a pair seen. This is the only 

 record of this species. Elevation 6,500 ft. 

 1393. The Eastern Baillon's Crake — Porzana pusilla, Oates. 



One was caught in one of the European shops in the Mall. 

 It was kept in a cage for a week and was given to me when 

 it died. 

 1405. The Coot — Fulica atra, Linn. 



A single record only. This specimen was caught by one of our 

 dogs when out after Chukor. Elevation 4,000 feet. 

 1431. The Red-wattled Ij&^-vfing—Sarcogrammusindicus, Sharps. 



Occurs in small numbers along the streams up to 6,000 feet of 

 elevation. 

 1460. The Common Sandpiper — Totanus Jiypoleucus. Temm. 



Common along the streams during migration. 

 1462. The Green Sandpiper — Totanus ochropus, Temm. 



Same as the last. 

 1466. The Greenshank — Totanus glottis, Bechst. 



Observed at a small pond at 7,000 feet of elevation. Often 

 heard flying over at night during migration. 

 1482. The Woodcock — Scolopax rusticola, Linn. 



Not uncommon during the cold weather. It is not improbable 

 that a few remain to breed as I have on two occasions flushed it 

 during the month of June. 

 1526. The Cormorant — PJmlacrocorax carbo, Linn. 



While marching from Bilaspur to Suket in March 1913 I saw 

 several cormorants, which, judging from their size, I attributed 

 to this species. 

 1555. The Common Heron — Ardea cinerea, Linn. 



Occasionally seen and heard on migration. 

 1565. The Pond Heron — Ardeola grayi, Hume. 



Only one record — a single bird seen at the Ashni River, 

 8 miles from here. Elevation 4,000 feet. 

 1579. The Grey Lag Goose — Anser ferus, Schaeff. 



A flock of about 200 birds flew over Simla on March 4th, 1918 

 Their well-known 'call attracted everyone's attention. 

 1588. The Ruddy Sheldrake — Casarca rutilla, Bonap. 



A small party were seen on the Sutlej in September 1909. 



1601. The Garganey—Querquedula circia, Steph. 



Three were shot from a small flock at the beginning of 

 September 1909. They were feeding in a small marsh on the 

 banks of the Sutlej. Elevation 2,500 feet. 



1602. The Shoveller — Spatula clypeata, Boie. 



At daybreak while locating Chukor two flew over out of 

 gunshot. They appeared to be making straight for the plains, 

 September 1912. Elevation 4,000 feet. 



