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SHORE BIRDS. 



always black. Common on sand beaches 

 from middle July to middle Nov. often 

 occurring in large but straggling flocks. 

 Winters from N. C. to Patagonia; goes north 

 in May when it is less common. An un- 



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Wilson Plover. 



usually silent bird, the sounds emitted 

 being a squeeky w^histle and low conversa- 

 tional notes when feeding. 



115. GREATER YELLOWLEGS. 



One of our largest Shore Birds, 14; bill 

 longer than head, 2.25; neck and legs long; 



