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WOODCOCK (Scolopax Rusticola). 



the Woodcock, (S. Rusticola,} of our own country 

 are examples. The plain tints of the species are, 

 in general, prettily arranged in minute freckles or 

 finely wrinkled lines. 



Tringa, the Sandpipers. 



The Sandpipers are closely allied to the Snipes, 

 but are usually less in size. They abound on 

 every shore all over the world, making the beach 

 lively as they course swiftly over the sands, or 

 take short flights, or run into the water wagging 

 their short tail, and uttering their shrill whistling 

 cries. The venerable American naturalist, Wil- 



