104 Mr. Hugh Whistler on the 



a wing of 110 mm. (worn), bill 11 mm. Unfortunately, in 

 the latest review of the species (' Ibis,' 1915^ p. 533), the 

 authors omit to give the length of the wing in the two sexes, 

 also the length of the bill. This specimen had in life the 

 base of the bill red, and not bright yellow as is said to be 

 invariably the case in adults of jE. d.jerdoni. — C. B. T,] 



Himantopus candidus. The Black-winged Stilt. 



A passage migrant in small numbers during April-May 

 and August-September ; a few birds may also be met with 

 during the winter. 



Numenius arquata. The Curlew. 



Two were seen on the river on November 6 above 

 Jhelum. 



Limosa belgica. The Black-tailed Godwit. 



On August 31 I saw a party of six large Waders flying 

 down stream ; I did not obtain a specimen, but feel certain 

 that they were of this species. 



Totanus hypoleucus. The Common Sandpiper. 



676. 17.4.1913. Jhelum. ? . Wing in moult. 



711. 7.5.1913. „ S. „ 107 mm. 



726. 11.5.1913. „ ? . „ 115 mm. 



The Common Sandpiper may be met with in every month 

 of the year in the Jhelum district, as, although it does not 

 breed within the district, yet it does so commonly in 

 Kashmir, whence comes the Jhelum River, and the river is 

 evidently one of the recognised routes to and from the 

 breeding- grounds; hence there are always a few birds, 

 either late in going up to breed or early in coming down, 

 or else not breeding at all, to be found along the river-banks 

 and islands. It is most numerous on passage in April and 

 May and again from August until October, but is also 

 sufficiently common during the winter months from 

 November until March. This Sandpiper is ordinarily a 

 solitary species, but I met with some flocks on migration 

 on Mav 6, It can swim and dive well if necessarv. 



