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'**' I Lapwing^ Vanellus Cristatus). — Large numbers of the common or Green 

 Plover as they are usually termed are still to be found in the parish. I am 

 somewhat surprised, however, to find no mention at all made of the Golden 

 Plover, inasmuch as flocks of this beautiful bird sometimes remain here for 

 weeks together. Their shrill note and their graceful flight render them special 

 objects of interest. 



(<55i Mr. Rodes. — Mr. Cornelius H. Rodes, of Barlborough Hall, or some 

 member of this very ancient family. 



