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Purple Sandpiper, Tringa Maritima. 1 have seen a specimen 
which was shot about the year 1866, on the shore near 
Parkgate. 
Gray Phalarope, Phalaropus Lobatus. Occasional in winter on 
the marshes aud in the Estuary of the Dee. 
RALLIDz. 
Land Rail, Orex Pratensis. A summer visitor. Sometimes 
common. 
Spotted Crake, Crew Porzana. One was picked up dead some 
years ago by a labourer at the end of summer or beginning 
of autumn under the telegraph wires on the Neston and 
Chester road, near Ness. 
Water Rail, Rallus Aquaticus. In some parts of Wirral, this 
bird is not uncommon in winter. 
Moorhen, Gallinula Chloropus. An abundant resident. 
LOBIPEDIEZ. 
Common Coot, Fulica Atra. An occasional winter visitor. I 
saw one on March 24th, 1871, near Ness, but think it did 
not remain, 
NATATORES. 
ANATIDE, 
Gray Geese. Flocks occasionally visit the Dee marshes which are 
locally called Grey Geese. I have examined only one speci- 
men which proved to be a Bean Goose. Possibly the Grey-lag 
and Pink-footed Geese may be included in the term. 
Bean Goose, Anser Segetum. On January 30th, 1872, I examined 
a bird of this species which was lately shot on the Dee marsh, 
near Burton. 
White-fronted Goose, Anser Albifrons. Occasionally in winter on 
the Dee marshes. 
Bernicle Goose, Anser Leucopsis. Prior to 1862, this species was 
very common on the Dee marshes, now it is very scarce, some- 
times a whole winter passes without any being seen. 
Brent Goose, Anser Torquatus. Sometimes flocks occur on the 
Dee marshes in winter, 
