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on the ground after feeding. The sight of such a flock is very pretty, some of the 

 birds squatting on the ground, some standing on one foot with puffed-out feathers, 

 and others wandering up and down. The Sociable Plover, when not rendered 

 shy, is trusting and bold ; but after a few shots it quickly recognizes the danger 

 threatening, and flies out of its reach. In the beginning of August this charming 

 bird gradually begins its winter-flight, which is over by the end of September." 



Dr. E.. Bowdler Sharpe gives the following measurements for the eggs of this 

 species: — "Axis, 1-65-1-95 inch; diam., 1-25-1-35.* 



* ' Handbook to the Birds of Great Britain,' vol. iii. p. 176. 



