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northern English localities, are specimens taken in 

 Cumberland, and recorded by Mr. Heysham. In 

 Scotland we have not lately seen specimens, but 

 several years since we saw two, in a fresh state, 

 immediately after being- shot on the Frith of Forth, 

 above Queensferry. Out of Europe it is found in 

 Bengal,* and Mr. Yarrell states Asia, on the au- 

 thority of Mr. Gould. We possess a single spe- 

 cimen, in winter plumage, from continental India. 



REDSHANK, TOTANUS CALIDRIS. Scolopax cali- 

 dris, Linn. Totanus calidris^Bechstein. Chevalier 

 gambette, Temm. Redshank or Pool Snipe, Red- 

 legged Sandpiper or Horseman, Gambet of modern 

 British authors. This species is one of the most 

 common of the larger British Totani, and although 

 breeding in marshes, is perhaps more decidedly 

 a maritime species than the others. It is also 

 interesting, as showing an intermediate colouring, 

 in the breeding season, between red and dark grey. 

 In a few localities, on the Scottish coasts, it is sta- 

 tionary during the whole year ; these are, where 

 some suitable marsh is near for a breeding place ; 

 in this the nest is formed on, or sheltered by some 

 tuft or bush of rank aquatic herbage; and the 

 birds, on the approach of any stranger, are very 

 clamorous, flying about with a slow quivering 

 flight, uttering their shrill whistle, to which is 

 now imparted an additional degree of wildness, 

 * Temmiuck. 



