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assumed the full plumage of that bird ; and we have noticed it 

 in the same state on its return in the begirming of August. 



Genus LIV. Scolopax. 



1. S. Rusticola (Woodcock). 



A Woodcock was killed in Suffolk on the 3rd of September 

 1818. Mr. Seaman of Ipswich had a bird of this species brought 

 to him alive and in fine condition in the month of July 1817. 

 And we have been informed by the Rev. G. R. Leathes, that 

 the eggs and J'oung of the same were taken two years in suc- 

 cession at Brettenham, the residence of the late G. Wyn- 

 wyve, Esq. 



2. S. major (Great Snipe). 



We have examined several specimens of this bird killed in 

 Norfolk. Its legs are of a light flesh-colour, blended with a 

 slight tinge of green. The length of its bill is subject to great 

 variation. 



3. aS'. Gallinago (Common Snipe). 



4. <S'. GalUnula (Jack Snipe). 



Genus LV. Rallus. 

 1. K. aquaiicus (Water Rail). 



Genus LVI. Gallinula. 

 1. G. Crex (Crake Gallinule). 



The Crake Gallinule occasionally breeds in Norfolk and Suf- 

 folk : is most common in autumn, frequenting fields of seed- 

 clover, but is by no means abundant. One which we had alive 

 uttered a short low inward note when alarmed or angry. 



2. G. For- 



