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Genus XLI. H.t.matopus. 



1. H. Ostralegus (Oyster-catcher). 



The northern shore of Norfolk is a favourite breeding-place of 

 this species. The Oyster-catcher is an expert diver ; one which 

 had its wing broken was with dithculty caught by a good water 

 dog. 



Genus XLII. Charadrius. 



1. C. Pluvinlis (Golden Plover). 



Golden Plovers make their appearance in this part of the 

 kingdom in the spring, on their passage to the North, and again 

 on their return towards the end of the year, at which season they 

 are sometimes seen in large flocks ; and they have been killed as 

 late as the end of December. It is probable that they may 

 occasionally breed in Norfolk, as a few of these birds were seen 

 last year during the breeding season on Mousehold -heath near 

 Norwich. 



2. C. morinellus (Dottrel). 



Both in spring and autumn the Dottrel has been met with in 

 Norfolk. A considerable number of them were seen in May 

 1816 in the parts westward of Burnham. We have also noticed 

 them on Martlesham-heath, Suftblk. 



3. C. Hiatkula (Ringed Plover). 



Mr. Scales informs us that the Ringed Plover breeds on the 

 warren at Beechamwell : this place is many miles distant from 

 the sea. And in Mr. Sabine's museum there are specimens of 

 this species of Plover which were killed at Elston near Thetford. 



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