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cies whose migrations are not confined to the coast. 
Leaving Mexico in the early Spring, these birds 
spread themselves eastward along the Gulf and At- 
lantic shores, and northward by the Mississippi and 
other western rivers, making some tarriance in such 
situations as are suited to their taste or convenience, 
but gradually advancing toward the coasts of Labra- 
dor, which appear to be their favorite summer haunts ; 
some, however, remaining upon the sea-coast of the 
Middle and Southern States during the whole season. 
Spotted Sand Piper. 
The beautiful and familiar little bird, commonly 
known as the Spotted Sand Piper, does not strictly 
belong in the same family with the above-named 
species, but being very closely allied, we will notice 
it here. 
During the spring and summer months, all our 
rivers, small streams, and ponds, seem to abound with 
this active and sprightly creature. While upon the 
