52 FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



of the Sandpiper family, the females exceed the males 

 in size. 



These birds are only partially migratory, and on their 

 arrival in the spring they are usually very tame and 

 unsuspicious, and will permit themselves to be closely 

 approached and watched. They may often be seen in. the 

 daytime asleep on the beach, the head being turned round 

 towards the back. They very frequently associate with 

 other birds. 



