to Ihe Ornithology of Ejypt. 647 



shot from a small flock near Suez on the 5th of Marcli, 1903, 

 by Capt. Flower. 



In March 1909 Mr. J. L. Bonhote and I saw several 

 flocks of this species in the Fayoum on the shores of Lake 

 Birket el Karuii. 



232. Machethis pugnax. 

 Machetes pugnax Slielley, p. 246. 



Ruff's and Reeves are abundant during the inundation in 

 September, October, and November. 



I have never seen a male in full plumage here, but have 

 the skin of an adult Reeve, in worn summer plumage, shot 

 by Capt. J. W. H. Seppings in September 1906. 



233. TOTANUS HYPOLEUCUS. 



Actitis hypoleucos Shelley, p. 259. 



This Sandpiper is of common occurrence during the 

 spring and autumn migrations, and may frequently be seen 

 during the winter months. 



234. ToTANUS OCHROPUS. 



Totunus ochropus Shelley, p. 258. 



Not uncommon from autumn to early spring. 



235. ToTANUS GLAREOLA. 



Totanus glareola Shelley, p. 259. 



I have records of this species in the Province in autumn 

 and winter. It occurs in flocks, great numbers being some- 

 times seen together. 



236. Totanus stagnatilis. 

 Totanus stagnatilis Shelley, p. 257. 



The Marsh- Sandpiper is not uncommon during the late 

 autumn and winter, but is usually met with singly or in 

 pairs. 



237. T0T4NUS CALIDRIS. 



Totanus calidris Shelley, p. 255. 



Fairly common throughout the winter months. 



238. Totanus ruscus. 

 Totanus jus cus Shelley, p. 255. 

 Occasionally seen during the winter. 



