98 EGYPTIAN BIRDS 



altogether, with their " gutta, gutta " cry and fly 

 miles away. In running they go like clockwork 

 mice ; you hardly see their legs or feet, and they 

 rise and fall over the varying contours of the 

 ground just like a little running wave. 



From Alexandria to Assoan and beyond right 

 to the Soudan, Sand-grouse are to be met with, 

 and though every one may not see this typical desert 

 bird, it is there if only they know where to look 

 for it. 



