190 Mr. L. B. Mouritz on the 



nocturnal feeding habits readily elude observation. This 

 duck is strong on the wing, and when in flocks flies in a 

 V-shaped fornaation. As is well known, the Muscovy 

 frequently perches in trees. 



8. { Cursorius temmincki. Lesser Courser. 



The Lesser or Temminck's Courser occurs to my know- 

 ledge from February to May inclusive, but will probably 

 prove to be at least partially resident in the open country. 

 It prefers bare stony patches of ground, but also frequents 

 the sites of old kraals and gardens. This species is, in this 

 district, usually met with in small parties of from three to six. 



9. X Stephanibjrx coronatus. Crowned Lapwing. 

 Sind. "" intenjana.'^ 



Rare, and 1 cannot but think somewhat of a straggler to 

 the district. A pair occurred at Fortusher in July 1908, 

 whilst in March and April 1912 I met with this Plover 

 several times in a mopani-belt close to Mtaba ranyama, and 

 later heard them calling at night within the hills. 



10. j Lobivanellus lateralis. Large Wattled Plover. 

 Occurs on migration in varying numbers and usually puts 



in an appearance during the first week in April. These 

 Plovers are especially noisy on moonlight nights, and 

 throughout their short stay with us frequent the larger 

 pools and mud-holes. They are more often seen in the 

 open country than within the hills. 



11. J (Edicnemus capensis. Cape Thick nee. 

 Sind. " inzwanezwane " or " ivanevane." 



The only place where I have noted the Dikkop is on the 

 open veld between Figtree and the hills, and even here they 

 seem to hug the watershed. Owing to their nocturnal feeding 

 habits and close assimilation to their surroundings, they 

 frequently escape observation. 



12. X Totanus glareola. Wood Sandpiper, 



J',, January 25, 1912. 4375 ft. Iris dark brown; bill 

 dusky ; legs yellowish-olive. 



This Sandpiper may occur regularly at the Dam, but I am 

 inclined to think it is somewhat rare. 



