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same neighbourhood on other occasions, but rarely/ [Zoologist, 

 p. 2602.) Another was shot in the same locality in September, 

 1852 (Hon. T. L. Powys, ih., p. 3805). ^ ^^ ^ 



THE CURLEW SANDPIPER. 

 Tringa suharquata. 

 The Curlew Sandpiper is an occasional visitor of rare 

 occurrence. An example seen in the flesh at the late Mr. 

 Forrest^s shop by the Rev. A. Matthews, which had been shot 

 on the banks of the Isis at Oxford, is the only instance of its 

 occurrence that I am aware of. It was procured at one of the 

 periods of migration [in lit.). 



THE PURPLE SANDPIPER. 



Tringa striata. 

 The Puri)le Sandpiper is rarely seen inland. The Rev. A. 

 Matthews saw an example in the flesh, while in the late 

 Mr. Forrest^s hands, which was shot on the river at Oxford 

 {in lit.). 



THE KNOT. b > 



Tringa canutus. 

 The Knot is an occasional, and uncommon, visitor from 

 the coast in winter. Some examples in winter dress were 

 shot some years ago by professional gunners on Otmoor, and 

 taken to the Rev. A. Matthews {in lit.). It has also been met 

 with at Oxford [Zoologist, p. 2537). 



THE SANDERLING. ' "^ 



Calidris arenaria. 

 The Sanderling rarely wanders inland, being, as its name 

 denotes, devoted to the sands, and during its stay on our 

 coasts is seldom seen far from the tide edge. As a casual 

 visitor it has occurred in Oxon on one occasion, when a 

 specimen was shot by a professional gunner on Otmoor, 

 and taken to the Rev. A. Matthews [iti lit.). This is the 



