272 Mr. H. F. \N'\i\ieYh\— Ornithological 



99. Herodias bubulcus (Aud.). 



This Heron was more uncommon than the preceding. We 

 observed a few single birds by the river's edge^ but never 

 near cattle. 



Adult. Iris bright yellow ; bill pinkish yellow ; legs and 

 feet yellowish flesh-colonr. 



100. "^Herodias alba (Linn.). 



We observed examples of this species only on one occasion^ 

 near Gerazi on April 28th. 



101. *Herodias garzetta (Linn.). 

 A few seen here and there. 



102. "^Ardea cinerea Linn. 



103. ^Ardea purpurea Linn. 



These Herons were seen from time to time in fair numbers. 



104. Ardetta minuta (Linn.). 



Little Bitterns were on many occasions seen feeding at 

 the edge of the river during the day-time. In two or three 

 places small flocks of these birds were observed perched high 

 up in the acacia trees. When we approached they flew up and 

 circled in the air^ calling loudly for some time before settling 

 again. We often came across single individuals in the trees, 

 but these generally stretched up their heads and extended 

 their bodies, and so remained immovable in fancied security. 

 Once I fired over 20 shots at Pigeons from one spot^ while 

 in an acacia 30 yards away a Little Bittern was perched in this 

 position and never moved in the slightest. 



The note, which we only heard when the bird was on the 

 wing, is a low-toned short " quer/' jerkily uttered. This 

 note is sometimes prefaced by a higher-pitched but also 

 short '' quee.^^ 



105. *ClCONIA ALBA Bcchst. 



White Storks were common on our way up the river. I 

 have no record of them on our return. 



106. *ClCONlA NIGRA (Liuu.). 



A few seen. The last of which I have a note was one 

 shot on May 11th near Jebel Auli. 



