BIRDS OF THE xMARSH AND LAKE 405 



A detachment of Curlew. 



A cloud or fling of Dunlin. 



A hill of Ruffs. 



A group or sege of Herons. 



A company of Storks. 



A regiment of Flamingoes. 



A brood of Black Grouse. 



A brood or pack of Red Grouse. 



A covey of Partridges. 



A bevy of Quail. 



A nye or nide of Pheasants. 



A rafter of Turkeys. 



A muster of Peacocks. 



A cast or stud of Hawks. 



A building or budget of Rooks. 



A chattering of Choughs. 



A crowd or congregation of Redwings or Field- 

 fares. 



A band of Jays. 



A murmuration of Starlings. 



A flock of Larks. 



A gathering, assemblage or flight of Swallows or 

 Swifts. 



A colony of Sand ^Martins. 



A watch of Nightingales. 



A charm of Goldfinches. 



A tribe, cluster or mob of Sparrows. 



A batch of Wagtails. 



About the tall reeds and willows which fringe 

 the lake at the point from which the river flows, a 

 small, active bird is constantly seen. It is of 



