510 Mr. G. Despott on the [Ibis, 



beginning of summer, reappearing again in the autumn and 

 at times during the winter as well; it seems to be found 

 in considerable numbers in June. Wright records its occur- 

 rence also in July and August, I have never met with it 

 during the latter month. 



282, (288) Erolia minuta minuta (Leisl.). The Little 

 Stint. 



Jiocal name : Tertuxa. 



A fairly common species, which is met with practically 

 from the beginning of spring to the middle or end of 

 autumn, but it appears to occur more abundantly from 

 April till June. 



283. (289) Erolia temminckii (Leisl.). Temminck's Stint. 

 Local name : Tertuxarara. 



Wright records several specimens obtained by him in 

 various seasons, and Mr. Micallef, who showed me a 

 specimen, informed nic that he had mounted several 

 others, which were obtained in September. I have not 

 yet succeeded in securing a specimen for my collccticm, 

 neither have I seen it on the wing or in the flesh. 



281.'. (301) Tringa hypoleuca L. The Common Sandpiper. 



Local name : Bcgazzina tar-rocca. 



Pretty common during the spring and autumn, occasion- 

 ally being met with during the summer. I remember years 

 when, during this season, it occurred in abundance, but this 

 I consider to be quite exceptional. Wright says that a few 

 probably breed here in summer, but I have not been able 

 to confirm this statement. 



285. (300) Tringa glareola L. The Wood-Sandpiper. 



Local name : Pespus tal bahar. 



Occurs in pretty good numbers during the spring and 

 autumn, some being met with also during the summer 

 months. I remember several occasions when the species 

 appeared to become scarce in the autumn, and during a 

 whole season I did not observe a single bird. The species 



