migrations, and " string out " in the manner of wild 

 geese. 



Beach birds, after frequenting a marsh, usually 

 fly in compact flocks, while the travelling birds, or 

 "strangers," are apt to string out in the manner of 

 ducks. The black-bellied plover, or beetle-head 

 resemble the golden plover. They are found along 

 our seacoasts and large inland waters. 



The upland plover, as the name implies, is found 

 as a rule on inland hills and prairies. The best 

 upland plover shooting in America today is enjoyed 

 in Texas, during the winter months. Both the 

 beetle-headed and golden plover are highly prized 

 as food and game birds. At times the beetle-head 

 is extremely shy and watchful ; whisding in a flock of 

 these birds is always a difficult feat. 



They are found at times in the company of 

 other beach birds, such as yellow-legs, willet, etc. 

 They differ from the rest of the plover family in 

 having a small hind toe. 



The yellow-leg snipe is found in North Amer- 

 ica wherever there is water. This large and grace- 

 ful beach bird decoys readily, and is highly prized 

 by epicures. 



They are found at times in large flocks, and 

 mingle freely with other aquatic birds. 



The writer once saw a solitary yellow- leg 

 vainly trying to keep up with a flock of green - 

 winged teal ; but his efforts were unavailing, and he 

 soon gave up the race 



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