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reed-beds and swamps, apparently adapted to its 

 habits, the bird is by no means common. 



The specimens in the case were obtained at a small 

 muddy loch near Tain, in Ross-shire, in June, 1869. 



TEMMINCK'S STINT. (WINTER.) 

 Case 294. 



The mature bird, in its winter dress, is but seldom 

 observed in this country. 



The specimens in the case were shot on Breydon 

 mudflats, in September, 1872. 



WHINCHAT. 

 Case 295. 



During the summer months the Whinchat may be 

 found widely distributed over the British* Islands. 



On his first arrival in the spring, the male is a 

 bright, handsome bird ; at the time of his departure, 

 however, in the autumn, he can hardly be distinguished 

 from his plainly- dressed family. 



The specimens in the case (with the exception of 

 the male, who was shot earlier in the season) were 

 obtained at Potter Heigham, in Norfolk, in July, 1870. 



HOUSE SPARBOW. 



Case 296. 



The present case is copied from a sketch made at 

 Falmer, near Brighton, where a Sparrow's nest was 



