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Calidris arenaria. The Sanderling, or 

 Beach-bird. 



The Sanderling breeds in Manitoba. It has 

 all the characteristics of the Sandpipers. Upper 

 parts, light ashy ; under parts, pure white ; no 

 hind toe ; front toes rather long ; bill, straight 

 and rather thick. It visits Canada in small flocks 

 early in September. 



Ereunetes petrificatits. The Semi-palmated 

 Sandpiper. 



This Sandpiper is six and a-half inches in 

 length, and has the feet semi-palmated. In other 

 respects it resembles the Least Sandpiper. 

 Breeds in Manitoba. It is accidental in Canada. 



Micropalma himantopus. The Stilt Sandpiper. 



The Stilt Sandpiper is an occasional visitor 

 during the fall migrations. 



Sub-Family TOTANIN^E. The Stilts. 



Symphemia semipalmata. The Willet. 



The Willet is dark ashy above ; rump and 

 under parts, white. Breeds in Canada. Nests, 

 on the sandy beach of an island ; eggs, four in 

 number, of a pale olive color. 

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