The Red-breasted Snipe 

 THE RED-BREASTED SNIPE 



Macrorhamphus griseus (J. F. Gmelin) 



Some half-dozen examples of this American species have 

 been met with in England, all of them during the autumn 

 months. 



At this time of year, except in size, it resembles a 

 Dunlin ; but in spring the under parts are chestnut, spotted 

 on the breast, and barred on the flanks with dark brown. 

 The feathers of the back are black, edged and barred with 

 rufous. Eump and upper tail coverts white barred with 

 black. The shaft of the outermost primary is pure white. 

 Length 10 in.; wing 5*5 in. 



THE BAR-TAILED GODWIT 



Limosa lapponica (Linnaeus) 



On migration this species visits us in fair numbers, being 

 found on low sandy shores and sheltered estuaries. A few 

 remain throughout the winter, but by far the larger number 

 pass on to Africa after a short sojourn. In May there is a 

 return migration, especially along the east coast, the birds 

 being then in full nuptial plumage. 



It breeds in the northern portions of Europe, and in 

 winter it is found throughout Southern Europe as well as in 

 Africa. The note is a loud " louey, louey." 



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