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and of a dusky black. J. — T. minuta, Least Sandpiper. I shot a specimen 
of this scarce species at Swanpool, in September, 1822, and have seen one 
shot there since. These are the only specimens I have ever met with. J. — 
T. lobata, Grey Phalarope ; not uncommon on the coast in winter, but their 
habits make them seem so rare. They never perch on rocks or the sands ; 
but alight on the water with ease, and are capable of swimming against a 
rapid tide. Not shy. 
Charidrius Hiaticula, Ring Plover; seen in the depth of winter.— C, Ca- 
lidris, Sanderling; scarce. I have seen two matured specimens shot at 
Sw anpool, and once found a small flock of young ones there. 
Recurviréstra Avosétta, Avoret. I have seen this bird at Swanpool ; and 
there is a specimen, in the museum at Truro, that was shot there. 
Heematopus ostralegus, Oyster-catcher ; rather rare. 
Filica atérrima, Greater Coot. Of several specimens which I have ex- 
amined, not one had the white spot under the eye, as in /. atra. This 
induces me to consider it as a separate species from the latter bird. C. 
Scélopax Phzeopus, Whimbrel. Arrives in flocks, in May, and is called 
the May-bird. 
Tantalus Falcinellus, B ay Ibis. Two specimens of this bird (now regarded 
as the same with T. igneus, the Glossy Ibis) were killed near Helston, in June, 
1825; and two others, at the same time, near Penzance : one of them i is now 
in the Truro museum. 
A’rdea Gris, Crane. <A specimen killed in 1828, in the collection of Mr. 
Drew, Devonport. — A. Garzetia, Egret. Two specimens were shot near 
Penzance, in April, 18245 one of which is now in possession of Mr. John. 
J.— A, purpar ea, Purple Heron. In May, 1822, this bird flew on board a 
fishing-boat of Polpeno, and was taken. 
(@ ‘oly mbus glacialis, Northern Diver. A specimen was taken in May, 
1823, by one of the Polpeno fishermen, as it lay asleep on the water. It 
lived for at least a month in confinement, being carried to the water every 
day. — C. urinator; common on the coast in winter. I believe this to be 
the Crested Grebe, in its winter plumage. — C. auritus, Eared Grebe. A 
male specimen, in fine plumage, was taken near Truro, in April, 1829, and 
is now in the museum there. — C. rubricéllis Latham, Red-necked Grebe ; 
rare. A specimen killed in Falmouth harbour, and another at Looe. — C. 
I’mner, Imber ; common in winter. Two of these birds remained near Looe 
the whole summer of 1828. J. 
Pelecanus Carbo, Corvorant; rather uncommon. The white spot on the 
thigh easily distinguishes this, even when flying from the shag, and is thus dis- 
tinguished by the fishermen as having a watch under his wing. — P. Gra- 
culus, Shag. Wherever these birds go to fish for the day, they return to 
their home about sunset, proceeding in a straight line nearly level with the 
sea, if the weather be fine ; but at a good height if the weather be rough, or 
likely to be so. 
Mérgas Castor, Dun Diver ; rare. — 17. albéllus, Smew; rare only in 
severe winters. 
Stérna canticea, Sandwich Tern. I shot a specimen at Looe, out of a 
flock, in March, 1828, the only time I have seen them. J. 
Larus Rissa, ’Kittiwake. The young bir ds, with the dark spot behind the 
ear, not uncommon in summer. — LZ. erepidatus, Black-toed Gull. Caught 
near Falmouth, in 1824, — L. parasiticus, Arctic Gull; common on the 
coast during the pilchard fishery. — Z. minttus, Little Gull. A specimen 
in fine preservation, shot in Falmouth harbour, in October, 1824, is now in 
my collection at Looe. J. 
Anas nigra, Scoter ; common on the coast in winter. — A. clypeata, Sho- 
veller. One shot in Swanpool, in the winter of 1826. J, — A. Querquédula, 
Garganey ; scarce, as are most of the duck tribe. 
Aca Alle; scarce. Two specimens killed in Falmouth harbour. 
Vor, 11 = No: 12. N 
