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The Irish Naturalist. 



March, 



of the dates of capture of some specimens, with a note on their 

 plumage 1 , may be given : — 



With reference to these data the points of most interest 

 are : — Firstly : — Most of the birds were obtained in October, 

 in which month transition and full winter plumages occur. 

 Secondly : — A specimen was obtained in September in almost 

 full summcf plumage^ a great rarity on the Irish coast. 

 Thirdly : — Most of the birds in transition plumage appeared 

 to be immature, only one specimen showing the remains of 

 the chestnut feathers (summer or nuptial dress) about the 

 breast. This is an adult bird. 



I have examined the plumage of two other immature Grey 

 Phalaropes both obtained on the North Bull, Clontarf. 

 Number 1 :— Shot by the late Dr. Cox in September, 1879. 

 This bird is in the possession of Mr. Williams of Dublin. The 

 plumage is in the transition stage from autumn to winter 



1 The immature birds resemble the adults in autumn plumage. In the 

 former however the upper parts and breasts show some tawny feathers. 



