4l 
with a few large irregular spots of bright umber 
brown. 
The Copper Indians believe that this bird and 
some others betray the approach of strangers to 
the Esquimaux by their peculiar habit of flying 
backwards and forwards over a particular spot in 
search of their food. On the 13th June Sir J. 
Richardson states:—‘'I discovered one of these 
“ Curlews sitting on three eggs on the shore of 
‘¢ Point Lake. When I approached the nest she 
‘yan a short distance, crouching close to the 
‘‘ round, and then stopped to observe the fate of 
‘‘ the objects of her care.” This species has been 
observed in spring passing from Texas along the 
coast eastward to the fur countries, where it resorts 
in that season, returning in the autumn. 
DIPPER, COMMON. 
WatTeR OUZEL. 
CINCLUS AaQuaTicus, Zemm. 
These interesting little birds are natives of our 
island. They are found in Devonshire and other 
parts of England, in Scotland and Wales. Most of 
the other northern countries of Europe are also 
visited by them. From their peculiar habits, they 
are usually found near clear and rocky stream- 
lets. They are generally seen single or in pairs, 
