382 Mr. W. Raw on tlie [Ibis, 



205. Tringa nebularia. Green sluink. 



Occurs singly and rarely at Abu Zabaal. It was noted on 

 14 August, 24 August, 7 September, 10 October, and 

 11 February. 



20G. Tringa ochropus. Green Sandpiper. 



Winters at Abu Zabaal, and on the rice-fields at Marg. 

 Arrives as early as 10 August, on which date, in 1918, I saw 

 at least twenty. It is usually observed alone^ and is not 

 nearly so gregarious as the following species. Some few birds 

 remain until May before taking their departure. 



207. Tringa glareola. Wood-Sandpiper. 



More numerous than the preceding species. Small parties 

 observed as early as 14 August, and as late as 22 Msij. 

 Between these dates it is common at the Birket Accrashi. 



208. Tringa hypoleuca. Common Sandpiper. 



Single birds observed during nearly all the months of the 

 year. Several seen on 21 Juh', and four on 8 August, 1917. 

 Frequents the sides of the canals, and is rarely seen on the 

 Birket Accrashi. I have no evidence of its breeding in 

 Egypt, but should not be surprised if such is the case. 



209. Philomachiis pugnax. Buff. 



Large numbers of Bufi's are to be seen at the Birket 

 Accrashi, especially in October and March, but less 

 numerously between these dates. Early arrivals were 

 noted on '6 September, and late birds linger until 1 May. 

 I never saw one in anything" like full summer plun)age. 



210. Niimenius arquatus arquatus. ( 'urlew. 



Rarely observed at Abu Zabaal, but single birds noted on 

 30 August, 7 September, 4 October, and 15 October, etc. 



211. Limosa liniosa limosa. Black-tailed Godvvit. 

 Observed and obtained at the Birket Accrashi in sjiring 



and autumn, and seen sparingly throughout the winter. On 

 22 Marih, 19J6,a bird of this species struck our aerial wires. 



