BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. I49 



The Piping Plover is abundant throughout the Bahamas dur- 

 ing the winter, and I procured specimens as late as June 5, 

 although at that date they were much less common than in winter. 

 I believe that some few remain throughout the year, and of course 

 breed ; but I was unable to ascertain this to be a fact. Dr. Bryant 

 gives it as abundant, and " resident throughout the year." It is a 

 social little species, and is generally to be found in flocks frequent- 

 ing the open beaches. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. V. pi. 321. 



