144 ASH-COLOURED SANDPIPER. 



on examination appeared to have been formerly wounded, which 

 no doubt occasioned its remaining behind its companions. 



Early in December I examined the same coast every day for 

 nearly two weeks, without meeting with more than one solitary 

 individual of this species; although in October they were abun- 

 dant. How far to the southward they extend their migrations, 

 we have no facts that will enable us to ascertain; though it is 

 probable that the shores of the West India islands afford them 

 shelter and resources during our winter. 



