SEMIPALMATED PLOVER 
274. Hgialitis semipalmata. 7 in. 
Small web between the bases of the two outer toes. 
Single broad, black band across the breast; black line 
from base of bill to eye. They are very abundant on 
our seacoast in Fall, both in flocks composed entirely of 
their own kind, and also with Least and Semipalmated 
Sandpipers. They usually keep on the inner side of 
sandbars or muddy flats bordering marshes, rather than 
on the open ocean beach. It is also found in smaller 
flocks, about ponds_and marshes in the interior of the 
country. They are usually unsuspicious and will allow 
a close approach, or if you are still, will run by within 
a very few feet. 
Notes.—A clear double whistle, usually uttered when 
on the wing or when alarmed. They decoy to an imita- 
tion of it. 
Nest.—On the ground; eggs buffy, sparsely specked 
with black. (1.30 x .90) ; June. 
Range.—Breeds from the Gulf of St. Lawrence north- 
ward; winters from the Gulf States southward. 
